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John Adams

John Adams is the US’s second president (1797-1801), and its first vice-president. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day Thomas Jefferson died, which was also the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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What were the 3 alien acts?

1 was to lengthen the time it took to get citizenship , the other 2 are the president to have the right to jail or deport aliens whoo were suspected of stirring up trouble.

What did John Adams do during in the revolution?

Answer: John Adams was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He also represented Massachusetts in the first and second Continental Congresses.

What was John Quincy Adams mother's occupation?

She ran the family farm when her husband was out of town and served as hostess while her husband was President. In those days even bright women did not get much education and those who were married did not pursue careers.

How did john Muir get famous?

John Muir (21 April 1838 - 24 December 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of U.S. wilderness. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, have been read by millions and are still popular today. His direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States. His writings and philosophy strongly influenced the formation of the modern environmental movement.

How did Abigail Adams feel about the Revolutionary War?

She felt like that there should be no war. She felt if people wanted to kill someone that it should be theirself, and that they should think about what they are doing.

What was issued as a result of the alien and sedition acts?

to make sure that aliens do not have the same rights as the citizens of the united states.

What were John Adams ideas about the nation?

John Adams was a federalist who had supported the American Revolution and favored the new US Constitution over the Articles of Confederation. He retained Washington's cabinet when he became President but much of the Federalist Party turned against him when he refused to go to war against France during the period known as the undeclared naval war with France. He built up the navy, supported increased educational schools and colleges, but again lost some support when he signed the Alien and Sedition Laws.

Who did Thomas Jefferson run against?

In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.

What are some famous quotes Samuel Adams said?

well when there was a stamp act there was one quote and this isn't the real thing but it was like we shouldn't have to feed and pamper a set of infamous wretches that swarm like the locusts of Egypt

To what extent were the alien and sedition acts a violation of the democratic principles of the American revolution?

Have you ever heard the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."? Essentially the alien acts removed this from certain citizens. The first alien act, though, removed aliens' right to vote for a further extended period. Taxation without representation was the key reason behind the revolution. The sedition act removes freedom of speech, of opinion, and of the press in one sweeping blow.

What was the sedition act of 1798?

-presidential powers -freedom of the press -factions (Federalist papers, National Bank issue, Federalists supported Britain, Democratic-Republicans supported French, Federalists denounced French Revolution) -assult on peoples' liberties (Bill of Rights) -growing power

Where did john Adams live when the revolution started?

President John Adams lived in the President's House in Philadelphia at 190 High Street (now 524-30 Market Street) for most of his term. Following the transfer of the capital to Washington in November 1800, President Adams moved into the White House. He was the first president to occupy it.

Why did the democratic-republicans respond so strongly against the sedition act?

Americans felt that a strong central government abusing its power was coming true . And the republicans looked to the states to preserve the people's liberties and stand up to what they regarded as federalist tyranny .

What rights do U.S citizens have that U.S aliens do not have?

they have the right to vote and to have good jobs and u.s. immagrants have to go through along process just to become a u.s. citizen

How did the alien and sedition act violate the US Constitution?

The Alien and Sedition Acts violated the First Amendment of the Constitution by denying Freedom of Speech. The laws made it difficult for immigrants to vote, and outlined new ways to deport them. The laws also made it illegal for people to speak out against the government.

John Adams on Virginia Plan?

He proposed a totally new central government for the US, and getting rid of entirely the Articles of Confederation, which was the old plan of government that utterly failed. The Virginia Plan proposed a two-house Legislature, and each state would be represented by their population. A state with a larger population would have more representation in government than a state with a smaller population, according to his plan. Many states did not approve of this plan. THe Connecticut Compromise, which was adopted, said that one house of the legislature would have its number of delegates based on population and the other would give each state the same number of representatives.

What is sedition?

an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government

Why were John Locke's theory so Revolutionary?

John Locke's theories were so revolutionary because at his time he was one of the first to portray the idea that the British taxation against the colonists was wrong. he was also one of the first people to state that the idea of kings and queens, or monarchism in general, was wrong.

Did John Adams want to be a lawyer?

yes i am pretty sure he did because i watched the movie on him.

How did john Adams contribute to the Revolutionary War?

He SIGNED the TREATY!!!!!!!!

Adams served in the first and second Continental Congresses. He nominated Virginian George Washington to command the troops around Boston (the beginning of the Continental Army). He seconded the resolution on independence and headed the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson did most of the writing). In 1778 he sailed to France to become the American envoy to France. During this voyage, he helped man the cannons during a battle to capture a British merchant ship (this was his only combat role during the war). He returned home and drafted the Massachusetts Constitution in 1779. Later that year he returned to France as the head of the American negotiating committee to arrange peace with Britain. He signed the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783.

Why did Congress pass the Alien and sedition Acts and how did Kentucky and Virginia respond?

The Federalists in Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to prevent immigrants trying to get America involved in a war with France. Aliens that were considered dangerous were to be deported. Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unConstitutional. President John Adams had a tool to get rid of those he did not agree with. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison disagreed and said it was against freedom of speech and press. When Jefferson won the election, the Alien and Sedition Acts expired.

What is the Sedition Law of 1901?

Sedition Law of 1901 stated that anyone who spoke out or acted against American rule of the Philippines could be hanged.