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Adam’s and Jefferson’s Presidency

Adam’s and Jefferson’s Presidency. A. John Adams. The Facts 2 nd President Federalist Party Served one term (1797-1801). 2. Alien Acts Adams and Congress are worried about foreign enemies in the US Pass 3 laws meant to “protect” the US

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Adam’s and Jefferson’s Presidency

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  1. Adam’s and Jefferson’s Presidency

  2. A. John Adams • The Facts • 2nd President • Federalist Party • Served one term (1797-1801)

  3. 2. Alien Acts • Adams and Congress are worried about foreign enemies in the US • Pass 3 laws meant to “protect” the US • Alien laws aimed at mostly French and Irish immigrants

  4. Increased the residency requirements to become a citizen • Foreigners had to register with the government • Allowed the president to jail or expel foreigners who were “dangerous to the peace and safety” of the country

  5. 3. Sedition Acts • Adams and Federalists in Congress are afraid of domestic dissent • Outlawed any opposition to the Government • Could not say or write anything that criticized the public officials • 9 Democratic-Republican newspaper editors and a member of Congress were convicted under this Act

  6. Summary of John Adams’ presidential years, 1797-1801 • XYZ Affair • Quasi-War with France • Fries Rebellion • Alien and Sedition Acts • Logan Act (forbids citizens from negotiating with foreign nations) • Virginia and Kentucky resolutions • Divisive politics between the new parties

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