John Adams

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What caused the start of political parties in the late 1790s?

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Differing views on economic policy, foreign relations, and the power of the central government.

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Amendment that placed both the president and vice-presidential candidate on the same ticket to avoid confusion.

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12th Amendment

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John Adams passed the Alien and Sedition Act which took away rights from the_______ Amendment.

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1st

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The Alien and Sedition Act allowed the government stronger abilities to _________ foreigners.

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deport

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What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?

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public opposition to the government

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This law made it possible for the President to deport immigrants out of the country.

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Alien Act

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Second President of the US. Federalist. Known for the Alien & Sedition Acts and the XYZ Affair

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John Adams

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to cancel

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Nullify

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The Federalist-supported laws created in 1798 that permitted the President to expel foreigners, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and allowed for citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its officials

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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a 1797 attempt by the French to bribe the United States by demanding money before discussing the French seizure of neutral American ships

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XYZ Affair