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Hayes 6/9/13 8:01 PM PowerPoint notes: Federalists Stronger central government Complex commercial economy Maintain commercial relationship with Great Britain Not as supportive to French Revolution and Reign of Terror Emphasis on elites Loose Constructionists Loose, generous interpretation of Constitution Washington (Federalist) Foreign Relations France VS Great Britain Where should US side? Chose to remain neutral The Citizen Genet Affair Tried to get sailors to build ships for France Met with Washington, who tried to embarrass the French with this affair Republican ppl supported French over Great Britain Washington did this because he wanted to get negative feelings toward Republican Party

John Adams Presidency Description

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John Adams Presidency Description When George Washington receded from the Presidency, he left a huge role to fill in. Through a steady support in New England, John Adams narrowly defeated Jefferson in 1796 and became the next President of the United States of America. Adams is best known for keeping the peace while in office and continuing the American policy of neutrality started by his predecessor, George Washington. This was important for the still young Nation and Adams?s handling of foreign and domestic affairs changed history forever.