John Adams Flashcards
How was John Adams viewed by the public when he was president ?
He was the most unpopular president in history
What was so special about the election of 1796
Candidates ran for office as members of a party
What was the alien act ?
President can imprison or expel any alien he thought to be dangerous
What was the sedation act ?
Made it illegal to speak out against the government of the U.S.
What was the Naturalization act ?
More difficult to become a U.S. citizen; must live in the U.S. for 14 years instead of 5
What was the cause of the XYZ affair ?
France was not happy with U.S. relationship with England, France began seizing U.S. cargo ships that were headed to Britain
What happened at the XYZ affair ?
Adams wanted to avoid war, France refused to meet and demanded a bribe
What was the effect of the XYZ affair ?
Adams urged congress to prepare for war
What famous line was said at the XYZ affair ?
“Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute”
What was so important about Marbury vs. Madison ?
It established the Judicial Review
