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“It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do. ” John Adams! First & Only Federalist Administration

France q. President Adams is pressured to change US policy towards France. q. However, the French navy starts seizing US ships trading in Europe & the West Indies. q. Adams want to avoid war, like GW, so he sends 3 diplomats to France. q. Question: Why is France attacking US Ships? ? ?

What do you see in this cartoon about their meeting? ? ?

XYZ Affair! q The US ambassadors are asked the to pay a tribute ($250, 000) by 3 French aids (XYZ) & loan $12 million to France. q The US delegation (Pinckney, Gerry, &Marshall) sent a message to President Adams detailing the request. q Adams & the majority of Federalists in Congress were outraged. Many demanded war with France but Adams refused. q Quasi War- Adams & Congress authorize the US naval frigates to attack French ships. !

Problems Continue Federalists criticize Adams – Hamilton’s followers favor War against France. – This would weaken the Democratic-Republicans. – War would increase the power of the government. Adams resists pressure – Sends delegation to negotiate peace (Neutral). – Napoleon listens b/c he is already at war with Britain & Russia. – The Convention of 1800 • stop seizing American ships (most-favored nation) • terminate the US/French treaty of alliance from 1778. • In return the US dropped demands for compensation

Convention of 1800 /Treaty of Mortefontaine

Alien and Sedition Acts q 1798 – Adams passed new policies to stop criticism of the government (Quasi War). q. Alien Act – President could expel any alien or foreigner (dangerous to the country). Immigrants must wait 14 years instead of 5 to become a citizen. q. Sedition Act – Citizens will be fined/jailed if they print criticisms of the government to prevent rebellion (false, scandalous, or malicious statements).

States Rights • Jefferson & Madison led the opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts. • Virginia and Kentucky Resolution – claimed each state has a right to judge whether or not a law is constitutional. • States to take action against the acts. Argue that States could interpose (stop an illegal action) or nullify (canceling) the law passed by the federal government.

Election of 1800 • Republicans run T. Jefferson & A. Burr • Federalists run J. Adams • Republicans win but Burr & Jefferson tie – House of Representatives must decide. – Hamilton supports Jefferson over Burr – Jefferson becomes President/ Burr VP – 12 th Amendment: established separate votes for the President & VP

Midnight Judges • After Election loss Adams passes the Judiciary Act of 1801 • Created additional Federal Judge positions (appointed Federalists). • Federalists will control 1 Branch of the Government (lost the Leg & Exe Branch) • Jefferson will repeal & attack Federalists