Notes from Friday, October 13, 2006

Election of 1796

• Adams (Federalist) vs Jefferson (Jeffersonian).
• Adams wins and Jefferson becomes vice president because he was second in the electoral college

During Adams presidency, French and British War was going on

• Jefferson supported French
• Federalists supported British
• French are mad that Adams won and breaks alliance and begins harassing American ships
• Diplomats go to France to try to negociate. In order to talk to the French government, French want a bribe of $250,000 up front with big loan in the future, and a apology from Adams from America. (XYZ- 3 French men who are trying to get the money and the apology)
• Diplomats say "No" and return and tell Adams the news.
• Adams says "Millions for defense but not a cent for tributary" Adams builds up thier military known as the Undeclared War with France

Congress pass laws that say:

1. To become a citizen the law changes from 5 to 14 years.
2. If the immigrants are a danger, deport them
3. punishment for someone who speaks badly or writes badly about the government

(immigrants would support Jefferson because they would become small farmers which support Jeffersonian ideas)

Jefferson and Kentucky Resolve-propose to pass laws that stated it was up to rgw state is they decided to enforce the federal laws (nullification)

1800-Jefferson becomes president, Burr becomes vice president

• electoral college decides who wins (The best person would be president and the 2nd would become the vice president)
• Jefferson and Burr Tie because Congress never planned on different parties developing. Tie goes to the House of Representatives (tough decision) takes 35x, but eventually
• 12th Admendment is added to the Constitution: 2 seperate votes, one for president and one for vice president.