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John Adams’ Administration

John Adams’ Administration. John Adams Becomes President. John Adams beat Thomas Jefferson to become to the 2nd President in 1797 Hamilton became the leader of the ______________________. 1 st contested presidential election Leading candidates. Election of 1796. Election of 1796.

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John Adams’ Administration

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  1. John Adams’ Administration

  2. John Adams Becomes President • John Adams beat Thomas Jefferson to become to the 2nd President in 1797 • Hamilton became the leader of the ______________________

  3. 1st contested presidential election Leading candidates Election of 1796

  4. Election of 1796 Electoral College

  5. A Constitutional Problem with the Election of 1796?

  6. Unofficial Fighting with France

  7. Thanks for listening to me! Adams Puts Patriotism Above Party • Fr did not want another enemy • Promised to properly receive another Am negotiator • The ___________________________________ • That "[t]here shall be a firm, inviolable, and universal peace, and a true and sincere Friendship between the French Republic, and the United States of America" (Article I) • All prior alliances were no longer operative (Article II) • Each side was to return public ships captured in the war (Article III) • Free passage for all goods (multiple articles)

  8. The Federalist Witch Hunt • Federalist Congress passed laws to strengthen/maintain their position: • ___________________________ • Raised the residence requirements for aliens who desired to become citizens from 5 years to 14 years • The President could deport or jail foreigners in times of peace or hostilities • ___________________________ • Anyone who impeded the policies of the government or falsely defamed its officials would be liable to a fine and/or imprisonment

  9. The Virginia (Madison) and Kentucky (Jefferson) Resolutions • States had the right to refuse laws created by the government • “Compact Theory”

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