Blog Assignment #2 (John Adams' Presidency)
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Presidency of John Adams
According to the film, what was John Adams' greatest problem?
ReplyDeleteJohn Adams' greatest problem was that he wasn't George Washington. Washington was born to be a leader, while Adams was short and unprepossessing. ------Yuki Kwok per 7
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ReplyDeleteWhat caused John Adams to send James Monroe to negotiate with France? ---Yuki Kwok period 7
ReplyDeleteJohn Adams sent James Monroe to negotiate with France because the French navy was seizing American merchant ships.
DeleteWhy didn't John Adams want to declare war on the French? ---Mohamed Gueye period 7
ReplyDeleteAmanda Ress-Liere Period 7
ReplyDeleteJohn Adams didn't want to declare war on the French because the new nation was not ready for war. They didn't have the man or naval power to win any war against France.
Amanda Ress-Liere Period 7
ReplyDeleteDid the Alien-Sedition Acts go against the Constitution? How?
The Alien-Sedition Acts went against the Constitution because the Constitution was all about freedom but the Alien-Sedition Acts included new powers to deport foreigners, also making it harder for new immigrants to vote in presidential elections, therefore limiting the freedom of people.
DeleteHow did the seizure of American ships by France affect the American economy? Rabia Syeda Per.1
ReplyDeleteThe seizure of American ships by France was a disaster for the American economy that drove the insurance rate on shipping up by 500%. Jenny Fang Per.1
DeleteAfter the seizure of American ships by France, Adams sent diplomat James Monroe to Paris to negotiate. Why were Americans enraged at the response Monroe received from the French? Jenny Fang Per.1
ReplyDeleteThe French were looking for a bribe. They wanted something valuable from the Americans before even considering negotiating. This enraged Americans because they felt that this gesture by the French was insult to their sovereignty and independence. Tristin Del Vecchio per. 1
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ReplyDeleteWhat was one reason Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
ReplyDeleteAdams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts because he wanted to rebound after being seen as weak for not answering the call to American pride, which was war with France. Allison Miller per 9
ReplyDeleteWhat did the signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts do to Adam's presidency?
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DeleteThe signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts doomed Adam's presidency but also ironically allowed him to make one of the most important contributions any president had ever made to the office and nation.
DeleteSimran Kaur Period 1
What did John Adams do after the election of 1800?
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After the election of 1800, when John Adams was not re-elected, he accepted his defeat in the election. This is important because it showed an election could be effective to decide who the president is. -Justin Fitzpatrick period 1
ReplyDeleteWhy did John Adams feel that the new nation did not stand a chance if they were to go to war with france?
ReplyDeleteJohn Adams knew the new nation couldn't win with an army of only a few thousand troops and a navy of only 25 vessels.
DeleteTiana James period 1
What were the Alien and Sedition acts and how did they affect the nation?
ReplyDeleteTiana James period 1
The Alien and Sedition Acts stated that anyone who spoke ill of the government, especially editors, could be imprisoned or fined. Many people became angry because they believed it was a violation of their rights given to them by the Constitution.
ReplyDeleteWhy did people believe that the government would not be able to survive the election of 1800?
ReplyDeleteThe people believed that the government wouldn't be able to survive the election of 1800 because of the hostility and personal attacks between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
DeleteWhat qualities did Jefferson lack which seemed to be present in Washington?
ReplyDeleteAlexandra Lattuca period 1
ReplyDeleteThe qualities that Jefferson lacked were that he was not a "dashing figure". He had everything right on paper, he was the perfect candidate for the presidency, but he simply did not have the charisma like Washington. Nobody could compare to George Washington.
Why did Adams send James Monroe to Paris? What was the response?
ReplyDeleteThe French had seized over 300 U.S ships that had brought their taxes up over 500% so Adams sent Monroe to Paris to negotiate
ReplyDeleteWhy did Adams sign the alien and sedition acts? Bliss Blenman per. 7
ReplyDeleteAdams signed the Alien Sedition Acts because he did not want to fight a war against the French when he knew their army/navy was inadequate and would inevitably lose against France. Many people saw him as weak and timid for not challenging those who doubted their American pride, so in order to show how tough he was he signed the Acts, yet this ultimately dooms his presidency.
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Who did Adams lose his re-election to and how did Adams take it?
ReplyDeleteJennifer O'Connor - Period 7
John Q. Adams lost his re-election to his vice president Thomas Jefferson. As a result Adam was devastated and felt betrayed due to this hostile take over by his vice president.
ReplyDeleteJared A Rasheed Per 9
Why did many Americans find Adams as a weak and timid person and what did he do to re-enforce his strength?
ReplyDeleteJared A Rasheed Per 9