John Adams Administration

1796 Presidential Candidates

John Adams (Federalist) Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican)

Why did Adams have the upper hand in the election

He released information about Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemmings

Why was this election significant

Created the 12th amendment

Jays treaty led to

French Impressment

Adams sends ambassadors to France to meet with Prince Talleyrand over the impressment issue. He was not there. They now meet with three French People. This is what

XYZ Affair

What was asked of the XYZ affair

If US government gives 250,000 to Prince Talleyrand and loan French 8 mil. Prince Talleyrand will come talk

Alien Act

Allowed president to deport any alien considered dangerous

Sedition Acts

President has right to shut down any newspapers that are deemed threat to US

What was James Madison & Thomas Jefferson’s response to the alien and sedition acts

Virginia and Kentucky resolutions

Virginia and Kentucky Resolution points

States have rights that the gov cannot abridge

The US constitution is a compact btwn federal and state governments

States can nullify federal laws that they judge to be unconstitutional

Secession

Sets up idea that states can leave US if they don’t like what constitution is doing

Convention of 1800 does what

Brings Quasi-War to an end

Treaty of Alliance is over

Americans pay French 15 mil for their damages

Significance of Convention of 1800

Got us out of war & we ended up getting Louisiana Purchase in future because of respect we had from Bonaparte