John Adams Flashcards
Who was the second president of America?
John Adams
Who is the second vice-president of America?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were the XYZ people in the XYZ Affair?
The three French people
What happened in the XYZ Affair?
Because of France’s actions of taking American troops and ships, John Adams decides to send three ambassadors to France to negotiate with France. As a result, France decides to make them pay $10,250,000 just to talk to the French minister.
What did America do as a result of the bribe?
They decide to triple the size of their army and build forty warships.
What is the famous phrase the people of America made?
“Millions on defense, but not one cent for tribute.”
What were the people called who attacked the French?
Privateers
What does Washington do in order to help the American troops?
He gets out of retirement to lead the American troops.
What is the Alien Act?
The president of America can arrest anyone who is dangerous to the peace of America.
What was the Sedition Act?
You can not say anything bad or false about higher government officials.
What did the democratic-republicans believe about the Sedition Act?
It violated the first amendment and the rights of states.
What was the VA and KY’s final claim?
The Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.
Who was France’s chief minister?
Talleyrand
Why does Talleyrand not want to go to war with America?
America’s army was significantly more powerful than France’s army.
How do the Federalists want to deal with France?
They want to go to war with them.
