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Chap 6 Power Point. French Revolution. In 1789 the people of France revolted against the Monarchy. In 1793 the Jacobins seized power When the Jacobins seized power they began the reign of terror where they executed the aristocratic elite.
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French Revolution • In 1789 the people of France revolted against the Monarchy. • In 1793 the Jacobins seized power • When the Jacobins seized power they began the reign of terror where they executed the aristocratic elite. • They then declared war on other monarchies such as England • America decided to stay neutral
The 4* Treaties • Spain: San Lorenzo • British: Jay’s Treaty • Native Americans: Greenville • French: XYZ affair*
The XYZ affair • After making a treaty with Spain and England, America tried to make a Treaty with France • France, upset by lack of American support and Jay’s Treaty sent 3 low level officials to meet the American diplomats • They demanded a bribe of $250,000 and a loan of $1 million to see Prime Minister Tallyrand
Alien and Sedition Acts • Naturalization Act • Alien Friends Act • Alien Enemies Act • Sedition Act • Seizing an opportunity created by the XYZ affair the Federalists under the control of Adams and Hamilton created a series of 4 acts to protect their power and control of the Federal Gov
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions • Upset by the the Alien and Sedition Acts Democrat Republicans like Jefferson and Madison put the new Acts to the test • Many wrote scathing articles about the Pres and current government for what they saw as an abuse of power • Madison and Jefferson created the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in which they called for nullification • Nullification: right of states to nullify laws they determine to be unconstitutional