October 2, 2014
Aim: How did the Federalists take their power
too far?
• Do Now: What do you see in these pictures?
What do they have in common?
John Adams (Federalist)
• 1796 – elected 2nd President
• Jefferson was his VP (Dem-Rep)
The Alien and Sedition Acts
• Limited immigration from
France
• Cracked down on the press
• Attempt by the Federalists to
limit the influence of the DemReps
Kentucky-Virginia Resolutions
• Responded to Alien & Sedition Acts
I’m planting the seeds
of the Civil War! See
• Basis: NULLIFICATION
you in about 65 years,
refused suckers!
to abide by
– KY & VA
the Alien & Sedition
Acts
– Violated the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
The Election of 1800/The Revolution of
1800
• Adams (Federalist) v Jefferson (Dem-Rep)
• Jefferson wins!
The Death of Alexander Hamilton
• 1804-Aaron Burr
challenged Hamilton
to a duel.
• Burr shot and killed
Hamilton.
The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson
• Peaceful transfer of power from one party to
another.
Choose 2 of the 4 Questions to Answer:
1. Why did the Federalists and Republicans allow
the president and vice president to run as a
team?
2. Why was the 12th Amendment added to the
Constitution in 1804?
3. Why do you think Congress made the decision
to pass the 12th Amendment?
4. Are you surprised that the change in power
from the election of 1800 did not involve war or
revolution? Why or why not?
1. Why did the Federalists and Republicans allow
the president and vice president to run as a
team?
• During the election of 1800, both parties
realized that the president and vice president
must run as a team so that complete enemies
would not have to serve as president and vice
president together.
2. Why was the 12th Amendment
added to the Constitution in 1804?
• In 1804, the 12th Amendment was passed to
prevent ties between the candidates for
president and vice president. It stated that
the Electoral College must cast separate
ballots for president and vice president.
3. Why do you think Congress made the decision
to pass the 12th Amendment?
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Answers vary:
End confusion in presidential elections
Death of Alexander Hamilton
Constitution needed to be changed to
accommodate political parties
4. Are you surprised that the change in power
from the election of 1800 did not involve war or
revolution? Why or why not?
• Answers vary:
• No – this proves the Constitution works
• No – the American people would rather fight
with ballots (votes) than with warfare
• Yes – in most nations, power changed hands
through warfare (Glorious Revolution, French
Revolution, Haitian Revolution)