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John Adams’ Presidency

John Adams’ Presidency. “Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom“. John Adams. Federalist Came into a situation where France was upset with the US over Jay’s Treaty. XYZ Affair. Adams wanted to meet with France

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John Adams’ Presidency

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  1. John Adams’ Presidency “Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom“

  2. John Adams • Federalist • Came into a situation where France was upset with the US over Jay’s Treaty

  3. XYZ Affair • Adams wanted to meet with France • France sent low-level officials (X, Y, and Z) who demanded $250,000 to meet with the Director

  4. XYZ Affair • Led to a very Anti-French/Anti-foreigner feeling in the US…. Sound familiar?

  5. 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts • Paranoia about immigrants and foreigners led to stronger immigration laws

  6. Alien and Sedition Acts • Made it harder to become a citizen • 14 years of residence • Aliens could be deported at any time for any reason

  7. Alien and Sedition Acts • Anyone speaking against the government would be jailed • Federalist gvmt. Charged many Dem-Reps who protested

  8. Opposition to A&S Acts • Jefferson and Madison wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions • Proposed nullification: a state could decline to enforce any federal law if they didn’t like it.

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