Adams
SWBAT
• Explain significance of the Alien and
Sedition Acts
• Explain significance of the Kentucky
and Virginia Resolutions
Do Now
“The Vietnam War was lost in
America. Public opinion killed any
prospect of victory.”
• What is the meaning of this
statement?
• What is more important, liberty (ie.
free speech) or order (ie. security)?
John Adams  President
John Adams
• John Adams (Federalist) becomes
President in 1797
*Due to an awkward feature of the
Constitution, Jefferson becomes VP
John Adams
• During his
presidency Adams
passed the Alien
and Sedition Acts
• How does the
cartoonist portray
Adam’s actions?
Alien and Sedition Acts, 1798
Naturalization Act
Alien Act
Alien Enemies Act
Sedition Act
• Required immigrants to live in the
U.S. for l4 years before becoming a
citizen
• Allowed President to expel
foreigners from the U.S. if he
believes they are dangerous to the
nation's peace & safety
• Allowed President to imprison or
expel foreigners considered
dangerous in time of war
• Barred American citizens from
saying, writing, or publishing any
false, scandalous, or malicious
statements about the U.S. Gov,
Congress, or the President
Alien and Sedition Acts
• The 4 acts together became known as
the Alien and Sedition Acts
• Response to the Alien and Sedition
Acts:
- Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions (written by T. Jefferson & J. Madison)
declared the Acts unconstitutional
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
1. Called for the states to declare
the Alien and Sedition Act null &
void (invalid)
2. Introduced concept of
nullification (ignoring federal
laws) believing the states have
the final say
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
• How did Jefferson justify the
resolutions?
- Federal gov was created by an
agreement of states, & the federal
gov only had powers specifically
delegated to it by the
Constitution
Wrap Up
• How did the Alien and Sedition
Acts establish a “stable” political
system?
Time to
Campaign!
Election of 1800
• Create a campaign flyer, on a piece of
construction paper, using your notes, for
either John Adams or Thomas Jefferson!
• Must include AT LEAST the following in
some form:
name of candidate, year of election,
political party of the candidate,
issues the candidate stood for, color,
slogan, & creativity!
Jefferson
SWBAT
• Analyze Jefferson’s Foreign and
Domestic Policy
Do Now: After reading the excerpt,
answer the 2 questions that follow.
Election of 1800
• DR- Thomas Jefferson (ran with Aaron Burr)
• Fed- John Adams
• Jefferson & Burr tied in Electoral College
b/c voters meant for Jefferson to be Pres,
and for Burr to be VP
• According to the Constitution, when no one
wins a majority of the vote, who decides
the winner?
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!
Election of 1800
• Thomas Jefferson wins the election
• Serves 2 terms 1801-1809
• Aaron Burr becomes
Vice President
*Power CAN transfer smoothly from
one political party to another!
• Election of 1800
Thomas Jefferson
Foreign Policy:
Events1. France & Britain harassing
American ships
2. British forced American sailors to
serve in their navy (needed sailors
so badly in the war against France)
(ie. impressment)
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson’s Response:
• Embargo Act of 1807- outlawed
almost all trade with foreign nations
(Britain and France)
Results of the Embargo:
1. Didn’t effect Britain and France
much
Thomas Jefferson
2. Angered New Englanders
started to smuggle goods
3. Left Jefferson’s 2nd term with a
“black mark”
Thomas Jefferson
Domestic Policy:
1. Reduce government debt (through
cuts in federal government
departments & employees)
2. Reduce size of military
Thomas Jefferson
3. Continued the Bank of the United
States
4. Repealed Alien and Sedition Acts
5. Land Act of 1800- to increase
settlement in the West (Kentucky,
Tennessee, Ohio) people could
purchase land with credit
Louisiana Purchase
• The Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase!
Thomas Jefferson
6. Louisiana Purchase- 1803
7. Lewis & Clark Expedition-1804
- sent to
explore
newly
acquired
territory
The Louisiana Purchase
• Complete the reading and
discussion questions that follow
Wrap Up
• What role did Jefferson play in
shaping the office of the Presidency?
The Louisiana Purchase
• Discussion Questions:
1.Where is this type of purchase
justified in the Constitution?
2.What are benefits of ratifying the
purchase?
3.Why would a Senate member have
reservations about ratification?
Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Jefferson Video Clip
• Thought Questions:
1. In what ways did Jefferson stray
from his strict constitutionalist
values during his presidency?
2. How did he change the power of
the presidency?
Louisiana Territory
Activity
DO NOW
• Which party favored a strict
interpretation of the Constitution?
• Who was the leader of this party in
1800?
SWBAT
• Examine multiple perspectives of
those involved in the Louisiana
Territory
• Analyze a contradictory decision
Jefferson had to make as a strict
Constitutionalist
Louisiana Territory Activity
1. Read the scenario your group has
been given.
2. Discuss possible decisions, and
explain what you would have done
in the situation.
3. Make a final decision.
4. Summarize your decision on the
blackboard.
Louisiana Territory Activity
• Reconvene as a class
• You will now represent the US
Senate. Decide whether or not to
ratify Jefferson’s decision to
purchase the land.
VOTE!
What do you think?
• Directions- With a partner, answer
the following question:
• According to the awkward election
turnout of 1796 and 1800, what
changes would you propose to the
Constitution?