ForeignThe XYZ affairMerchant ships were being seized by French warships, and this was president Adams' first major challenge. He sent a delegate to France to negotiate with their government. Certain French ministers (x, y, and z) requested absurd bribes that we obviously denied. Many Americans were outraged by this, so they wanted war with the French. Adams did not want to start a war, by the Federalist Party really wanted to. The Alien and Sedition Acts Made by congress, that was mostly federalist at this time. The feds wanted to make laws that would restrict the democratic-republicans.Naturalization act- increased from five to 14 years before you have citizen rights. Made so that immigrants can not vote, because most voted democratic-republican Alien acts- made it so the president can deport any immigrants he finds dangerous and he can detain any enemy aliens in time of warSedition act- made it illegal for the press to criticize the president or congress DomesticKentucky and Virginia resolutionsRepublicans argued that the sedition acts violated rights given by the first amendment. Jefferson and Madison reversed the Alien and Sedition act (and made a 'compact') by saying if

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