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The John Adams Administration

Explore the complexities of the John Adams Administration during the formative years of the American Republic. This guided reading delves into key events such as the XYZ Affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the Election of 1800, examining domestic conflicts and foreign relations. Understand how Adams faced internal party challenges, particularly with the Federalists, and the implications of dividing lines within early American politics. Gain insights into the crucial Judiciary Act of 1801 and the establishment of judicial review through Marbury v. Madison.

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The John Adams Administration

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  1. The John Adams Administration The Pragmatic Patriot Complete the guided reading notes as you view the power point.

  2. Curricular Connection • Goal 1: • You will identify, investigate and assess the effectiveness of the institution of the emerging republic. • 1.01: Identify the major domestic issues and conflicts experienced by the nation during the Federalist period. • 1.03: Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships between Britain, France, and other nations.

  3. The XYZ Affair • Problem: • French attack our ships • We send a group of men to negotiate • They demand a bribe

  4. The XYZ Affair • Solution: • Federalists want war • Adams refuses, sends another group to negotiate. • Much better 2nd time around.

  5. The XYZ Affair • Outcome: • Adams loses support in his own party • Could be why he only serves one term

  6. The Alien and Sedition Acts • Problem: • The Federalists want to prevent the Republican party from growing more powerful and from criticizing President Adams.

  7. The Alien and Sedition Acts • Solution: • Alien Act: Make it harder for immigrants to become citizens and vote (most vote Republican) • Sedition Acts: Laws passed making it illegal to criticize government

  8. The Alien and Sedition Acts • Outcome: • KY and VA Resolves are written by Madison and Jefferson

  9. The KY and VA Resolves • Problem: • Republicans hate the Alien and Sedition Acts. • The courts won’t overturn them because all judges are Federalists. • Also, judicial review is not in the Constitution.

  10. The KY and VA Resolves • Solution: • Republicans declare states can nullify or cancel bad federal laws

  11. The KY and VA Resolves • Outcome: • Fails because not enough States agree • Nullification will still be debated

  12. The Election of 1800 • Problem: • Jefferson and Burr tie by accident • Burr decides to run for President instead of Vice President

  13. The Election of 1800 • Solution: • Hamilton hates Burr more than Jefferson • Arranges for Jefferson to win tie-breaker

  14. The Election of 1800 • Outcome: • Jefferson will become president • A new party will take power ? ! • 12th amendment passed- makes running mates and each elector gets one vote

  15. The Judiciary Act of 1801 • Problem • On Adams’ last day in office, a law creates new judge jobs • If Adams doesn’t hire them, Jefferson will give Republicans the jobs

  16. The Judiciary Act of 1801 • Solution: • Adams stays up until midnight writing out letters to new federalist judges • Leaves them for Jefferson to deliver

  17. The Judiciary Act of 1801 • Outcome: • Madison (Secretary of State) throws the letters away • A Federalist named Marbury sues to get his job • Marbury v. Madison • Doesn’t get job • John Marshall- declares whole law unconstitutional, “judicial review” is established. • Article III / the judicial branch is “fixed”!

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