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John Adams President

John Adams President. Foreign Affairs. Election of 1796. Problems with France. France had interfered in US policy and interrupted trade. When Adams became President anti-French feelings are running high. France viewed Jay’s Treaty as US support of Great Britain against France

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John Adams President

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  1. John Adams President Foreign Affairs

  2. Election of 1796

  3. Problems with France • France had interfered in US policy and interrupted trade. • When Adams became President anti-French feelings are running high. • France viewed Jay’s Treaty as US support of Great Britain against France • Waited on election results to act. Adams, perceived to be Pro-British

  4. In retribution France seizes American ships headed to English ports and says Americans captured aboard British Naval vessels be hanged Within 1 year they had attacked more than 300 American vessels. Quasi War: Undeclared war at sea with France Arch-Federalists beat the drum of war “May he, like Samson, slay thousands of Frenchman with the jawbone of a Jefferson” Popular Toast To avoid war Adams sends a peace commission to France Quasi War with FranceBackground

  5. The Peace Commission • John Marshall, Charles C. Pinckney, Elbridge Gerry • The French Foreign Minister Talleyrand sent 3 agents to meet with the commission • The agents offer a treaty but want a bribe of $250,000 and a $10,000,000 loan to be paid Talleyrand

  6. The XYZ Affair • The event became public and the agents soliciting the bribe became known by the letters XY and Z. • America is furious at the actions of the French • Popular Slogan arose • “Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!”

  7. Maiden America Ravaged by the French

  8. Refusing the Paris Monster

  9. War is Imminent? • Adams considered asking Congress to declare war against France • Soon France wanted to meet with the Americans because France was at war with England • Convention of 1800 America and France agreed on terms for peace.

  10. Adams Victory • Kept United States out of a declared war with France.“here lies John Adams who took upon himself the responsibility of the peace with France in the year 1800” Adams wanted these words on his gravestone

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