John Adams Presidency Flashcards
Who was his mean opponent in the election of 1796?
Thomas Jefferson
How was this campaign different from modern campaigns?
He did not campaign himself but his party promoted him throughout the country
Where did Adam’s fare well in the election? Where did he not fare well?
Dominated the North not south
How was the vice president chosen?
Whoever came in second in the election
What issue did the US start to have with France? What caused this?
France was upset with the Jay treaty, supported the British at the expense of the French, French seizesAmerican ships headed for British
How did Adam’s attempt to avoid war with France?
Sent to France to negotiate a deal with the French
How did the XYZ affair begin?
Three French diplomats who were only known as XY and Z demanded payment from the American government before negotiating could begin
What were the demands of the French?
$250 bribe to the French Foreign Minister and $12 million loan to the French government
How did the US respond to this?
Americans were outraged at the request of the French
How did Adams respond?
Refuses to declare war
What was the quasi war?
Between American ships in French pirates for the next two years
Why did the XYZ affair lead to the passing of the alien and sedition acts?
Because it would get rid of or jail all of the citizens of France in America
How did Adams upset both permanent political parties?
Would not declare war against France upsetting the Federalists
the alien in seduction ask past upsetting the Jeffersonians
Who promoted to Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?
Jefferson
What did these resolutions state?
And individual state has the right to nullify a federal law
