John Adams
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
What did the French representatives ask American diplomats for in order to negotiate?
Bribes before negotiations(10,000,000)
What became illegal under the Sedition Act?
Speaking or writing falsely against the government
Which political party dominated the government during John Adams’ presidency?
Federalist
What is republicanism?
A government where power resides with the people(To Be Fair)
What years did John Adams serve as President?
1797 to 1801
How did many Americans react to this request?
They were outraged, leading to patriotism
What could happen to immigrants under the Alien Act?
They could be detained or deported during wartime
Which party opposed John Adams?
Democratic-Republicans
How do political parties support representative democracy?
By nominating and supporting candidates in elections
What two major foreign conflicts marked his presidency?
The XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War with France
What undeclared naval conflict followed the XYZ Affair?
The Quasi-War
What rights did the Sedition Act threaten?
Civil liberties, especially free speech
According to Washington’s Farewell Address, what was the danger of political parties?
They would divide the nation
What was one positive impact of political parties?
They organized political ideas and gave citizens choices
Why was Adams limited to a single term?
Political opposition from both Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
In Adams’ May 16, 1797 message, how did France insult the U.S.?
They refused to receive a U.S. minister and denied him hospitality
Who passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Federalist-controlled Congress
How did political divisions affect Adams’ presidency?
They made it hard to achieve his policy goals
What was one negative impact of political parties?
They undermined republicanism and the common good
How did Adams’ refusal to pursue an all-out war with France affect his own party?
It caused dissatisfaction among Federalists
How did the XYZ Affair deepen political divisions in the U.S.?
Federalists pushed for stronger defenses; Democratic-Republicans opposed Adams’ policies
How did the Alien & Sedition Acts challenge republicanism?
They restricted citizens’ rights and gave more power to the president
What lasting system was laid during Adams’ presidency because of party divisions?
The two-party system
How can negative effects of party competition be reduced in a democracy?
Through dialogue, compromise, and cooperation