MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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pay bribes to French officials
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strengthen the navy by building frigates
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manage to keep the fractured Federalist party united
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convince Alexander Hamilton of the need for diplomacy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adams was afraid that the French Revolution would destroy America. He believed the American economy and government would collapse if the country became involved in Europe’s struggle. So Adams tried to improve relations with France through negotiations.
Detailed explanation-2: -They used their power to prevent the government from sending a pro-French representative to Paris. They also searched for any signs of insult, any excuse to declare war. President Adams did not agree with the majority of Federalists. He wanted to improve relations with France through negotiations.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did President Adams deal with the French seizure of American ships? He withstood pressure to declare war on France. He sent diplomats to France to discuss the rights of neutral nations.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adams avoided war by building up the American Navy to protect U.S. ships at sea. During his presidency John Adams founded the Department of the Navy and the U.S.S. Constitution, and several other ships, were launched.