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Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
Fighting Terrorism While Protecting Civil Liberties
In the U.S. government's rush to pursue terrorists and make life safer for its citizens, it should look to history and be careful to balance the need for national security against the individual rights of its citizens.
law-related education • lre • personal freedom • alien and sedition acts • u.s. bill of rights
In the U.S. government's rush to pursue terrorists and make life safer for its citizens, it should look to history and be careful to balance the need for national security against the individual rights of its citizens.
law-related education • lre • personal freedom • alien and sedition acts • u.s. bill of rights
First Parties, Part III
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
John Adams: Administration and Events (Part II)
John Adams was caught between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. They wanted a war and he didn't. Adams worked to continue Washington's policy of neutrality, which became increasingly difficult. He even went so far as to prepare for war but managed to maintain the peace. See how in this article.
john adams • federalists and democratic-republicans • alien and sedition acts • immigration act • alien act
John Adams was caught between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. They wanted a war and he didn't. Adams worked to continue Washington's policy of neutrality, which became increasingly difficult. He even went so far as to prepare for war but managed to maintain the peace. See how in this article.
john adams • federalists and democratic-republicans • alien and sedition acts • immigration act • alien act
The Presidency of John Adams
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
The XYZ Affair
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system