What would they do? Adams

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (1796 Election)

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Jefferson: we should be strict or loose on the Constitution

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Foreign Affairs: Favored making decisions that put the US first. If it does not benefit the US, then we should not get involved in foreign affairs.

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Adams on constitution: has a

interpretation

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Jefferson was part of the

-Republican Party

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Jefferson: Favored

and agriculture;

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Government is strictly limited by the Constitution; to act outside of it would be unconstitutional and illegal. Has a 'strict interpretation" of the Constitution (government's power is clearly defined and limited by the Const.)

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Adams was part of the

Party

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Former VP under Washington

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Government can do more than what is listed in the Constitution. Uses a "loose interpretation" of the Constitution that uses the Elastic Clause to expand government power, for example with the creation of the National Bank.

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Adams: Favored

, banking, and industry.

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Washington's Sec. of State

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• Burr

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Who supported Jefferson (two choices)?

• Madison

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• Monroe

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Alexander Hamilton & George Washington supported me

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Favored intervention where necessary to support friends and allies. For example, in the French Revolution, he advocated for the US to help the French since they had helped us earlier

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Option A: Continue diplomacy to avoid war, even if it makes the U.S. look weak.

Option B: Push for immediate military action to defend American honor.

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• B

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Option A: Reject the acts to protect free speech and civil liberties.

Option B: Support the acts to maintain control and security.

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• B

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Option A: Use federal troops to restore order and show strength.

Option B: Offer amnesty to the rebels and engage in negotiations to avoid further conflict.

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• B

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Option A: Appoint a wide range of judges to maintain Federalist influence in the courts.

Option B: Limit the number of judicial appointments to respect the election results and minimize partisan tensions.

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• B

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Option A: Allow citizens more freedom in foreign diplomacy, trusting that they would act in the nation's best interest.

Option B: Create an act to maintain control over foreign policy and prevent private individuals from acting on their own.

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• B

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Option A: Oppose the act to encourage a more inclusive, immigrant-friendly policy.

Option B: Support the act to limit the political power of immigrants who could potentially align with Jefferson.

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• B

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Option A: Avoid military expansion to reduce costs and deepen the conflict.

Option B: Build a stronger navy to deter French aggression and protect American ships.

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• B

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Option A: Avoid taking a strong public stance on slavery, prioritizing national unity.

Option B: Publicly take a stand against slavery, even if it risks alienating Southern states.

• A

• B