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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1q9Ntcr5g
During a time of national crisis (war, natural disaster, terrorist attack, etc.), which is more
important, national security or constitutional rights?1= national security 4= rights
1 2 3 4
French Revolution1789- revolt by “Third Estate” vs.
Nobility1790s- Reign of Terror
1000s executed, including King Louis XVI
Spreads to rest of Europe by mid-90’sRise of Napoleon
Feds: mortified by violenceReps: love the ideals behind it
Hamilton (1794):None can deny that the cause of
France has been stained by excesses and extravagances for which it is not easy, if possible, to find a parallel in the history of human affairs, and from which reason and humanity recoil….
1793, Jefferson:My own affections have been deeply
wounded by some of the martyrs to this cause, but rather than it should have failed I would have seen half the earth desolated; were there but an Adam and Eve left in every country, and left free, it would be better than it is now.
In America: Who to side with?
Jefferson/ Dem. Reps support FRANCE;
like the ideals behind Revolution
France helped us in American Revolution
Hamilton/ Federalists Support BRITAIN
Britain is good for TRADE
Mortified by VIOLENCE of French Revolution
Washington- Proc. Of Neutrality, 1793
US will not take sides in the conflictAmerica not ready
Washington’s Farewell Address
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns.
Washington Farewell AddressAvoid “foreign entanglements”- only
tradeUS should remain neutral in
European conflict
Adams Presidency; 1797-1801
Problems for Adams:Following GWJefferson- VP, against himKeeps GW’s Cabinet, loyal to
HamiltonWar with France looming
Mad about Jay’s TreatyPushed for Jefferson in election
XYZ Affair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORbiuWEQW6s
France seizing U.S. ships in Fr. Harbors
Adams- sends officials to FranceFr. agents (X,Y, & Z) demand huge bribe just to see minister
EFFECT: Americans outragedBy ’98, undeclared war at sea
between France and America
Alien and Sedition Acts--------“Alien” Acts: anti-French
Pres. can arrest & deport “aliens”Naturalization process made longer
“Sedition” Acts- anti-Democrat-RepublicansAgainst law to write, publish, say anything “false, scandalous or malicious” about govt.
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
TJ, Madison feel A & S Acts are unconstitutional
Write resolutions passed by state legislatures of VA and KYNULLIFICATION DOCTRINE: STATES can
judge whether a federal law is constitutional
If they think it’s not, they can NULLIFY it, or declare it “null and void” in that state
1800 election…- Homework- who do you vote for in 1800. Top three issues..
John Adams- FederalistsThomas Jefferson- Republicans
