History Unit 4 The Adams Administration Flashcards
What was the cause of the XYZ Affair in 1797
Jay’s Treaty angered the French, seen as an alliance between US and GB
Began seizing American ships
What happened in the Election 1796
Adams narrowly defeats Jefferson
TJ becomes VP
What did Adams do as a result of French actions
Sent delegates to negotiate w Talleyrand
What did the 3 French delegates ask for
Bribes of $250,000
A loan of 32 mil florins
What did John Marshall do as a result of the XYZ Affair
Refuses and returns home to expose French bribe (newspapers)
Effects of XYZ Affair
Congress expands army, creates navy Reaction to anti French sentiments Jeffersonian republicans embarrassed Adams sends new delegate to France Found peaceful solutions w napoleon Napoleon focused on European dominance
What were the Alien Acts of (1798)
European immigrants welcomed into Jeffersonian party—>not wealthy
Congress authorizes president the ability to arrest and deport those who critics federal government
Violates free speech
Sedition a.cts consisted of
Heavy fines and jail sentences for:
1. Anyone who defames government officials
2. Anyone who speaks out against the government
Constitutional?
Who were Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798-99) written by
Jefferson and Madison in secret
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions declare
Sedition act unconstitutional
Threatened nullification of states
Sollified opposition to Federalist Party.
