Ch 9 Sec 31. Washington Retires

A. He decided not to run again after 2 terms. (precedent)

B. Gave a farewell address1. Warned against political

parties2. Warned to steer clear of

alliances

2. Growth of Political Parties

Federalists • Sided with Britain • Favored strong central government • Favored manufacturing• Loose constructionists• Washington, Hamilton Adams

2. Growth of Political Parties

Anti Federalists• Sided with France• Favored strong state Government• Favored farmers• Strict constructionists• Jefferson

3. John Adams Takes Office

A. Adams beat JeffersonB. Jefferson becomes VP

4. XYZ Affair

A. Adams sent 3 men to negotiate with FranceB. France said, “Yes, we will talk to you, but first

you must loan us $10 million and give us $250,000”

4. XYZ Affair

C. America was outraged!!!!D. Congress cancelled treaties with France

5. Alien and Sedition Acts

A. Some people did NOT like Adams and the Federalists.

B. Adams did NOT like criticism

5. Alien and Sedition ActsC. Many Immigrants were joining the Anti Federalist (Democratic Rebublican) party 1. The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed• Increased waiting period from 5 to 14 years

for citizenship.• President could arrest disloyal aliens and

deport them at any time• Out lawed sedition(saying or writing anything

“harmful” or false) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2pQuR4Zy8

5. Alien and Sedition Acts

2. Many journalists were arrested

5. Alien and Sedition Acts

3. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were written to show hate for the Alien and Sedition Acts

5. Alien and Sedition Acts

3. Alien and Sedition Acts eventually expired

6. Adams and France

A. Adams reopened talks with FranceB. Adams became unpopular with Federalists

(who wanted war)C. Convention of 1800: stops attacks on US ships