XYZ Affair — mechanism?
France demanded bribe and loan from U.S. diplomats
Adams — presidency years?
1797–1801
Alien & Sedition Acts — purpose?
Restricted immigration and limited free speech in 1798
John Adams — presidency years?
1797–1801
XYZ Affair — what?
French agents demanded bribe, caused crisis
Alien Sedition Acts — purpose?
Restricted immigration and free speech
Federalist Party — stance?
Strong central government, pro-British
Election of 1800 — significance?
First peaceful transfer of power
Quasi-War — conflict?
Undeclared naval war with France
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions — opposition?
Opposed Alien & Sedition Acts, states’ rights
Answer 10 questions on John Adams and the Early Republic.
1. What was the XYZ Affair and what was its impact on U.S.-France relations?
2. What was a significant consequence of the Election of 1800 in American history?
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