Battles of the American Revolution
This treaty ended the American Revolutionary war.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This was Adam's vice president?
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Symbolic end of the American Revolution, General Cornwallis surrounded by the French the river and George Washington on land, the British surrendered after this lengthy siege.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
Adams sent Diplomats to Paris, due to France seizing American ships on the open seas after the Jay Treaty was signed with the Brits, French officials demanded bribes before they would allow negotiations to begin. When the Diplomats returned home, Adams delegated the French officials names in the newspaper, changing their names to letters of the alphabet. The incident became known as this.
What is the XYZ Affair? ( Adams did avoid war with the French, a war Hamilton wanted.)
The turning point in the American Revolution, the American victory of this Battle in upstate New York convinced the French to form an official alliance, sending military advisors, weapons, and financial assistance.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Vice president Jefferson led opposition with James Madison to these Acts passed and enforced by Adams, allowing the government to forcibly expel foreigners and jail newspaper editors for "scandalous and malicious writing".(The acts were politically aimed at French immigrants supporting Democratic-Republicans.)
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?