adam provokes criticism chapter 6.2 part 2. washington’s presidency ends division between...
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Washington’s Presidency ends • Division between
Democratic-Republicans and
federalists convinced Washington not to
seek a 3rd term
• While leaving office he urged the U.S. to
“steer clear of permanent alliances”
with other nations.
Election of 1796
Federalist
• Nominates VP Jon Adams as president
• 71 electoral votes (all from northern states)
Dem-Republican
• Nominates Thomas Jefferson as president
• 68 electoral votes (all from southern states
Avoiding War
• France views Jay’s treaty as a violation of their alliance
• President Adams sent 3 (X,Y,Z) U.S. officials to France to negotiate but French demand 250,000 to meet with them
• This is known as the XYZ Affair and the U.S. in response creates the Department of War to seize French ships
Divisions continue
• U.S. and France are now in undeclared naval war
• Federalist Party wanted far with France
• Democratic Republicans do not
• President Adams continued to push for neutrality
Federal and State tensions
Alien & Sedition Acts
• Federalist want to keep the nation secure
• Increase number of years living in the U.S. to be come a citizen from 5 to 14
President can:
1. deport/imprison ‘undesirable’ aliens
2. imprison citizens who express damaging to the U.S.
Virginia and Kentucky
Resolution • Dem.-Rep. oppose A &
S based on 1st amendment
• Lead by Jefferson and Madison sates ruled the Act unconstitutional
• Proves that a state can refuse a law– balance of powers