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Chapter 6The Adams Family Moves to Washington
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Living in the New CapitalJohn Adams was the first
President to live in the President’s House in Washington, D.C.◦ Called the Executive
Mansion◦ It would be another 100
years until it was officially called the White House It wasn’t even white at the
beginning…it was gray◦ Moves in toward the end of
his term as President
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Not the Prettiest CityAbigail Adams arrived after
John had already moved in◦ She had some problems with
the city◦ Only a city in name◦ What does that mean?◦ What were some of these
problems? Buildings were spread out and
unfinished Roads were muddy (the city was
still under construction) The President’s house was damp
(no wood for fireplaces)
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Some PositivesSome of the rooms were
beautiful even unfinished◦ Knew they would only look
better when they were complete
The city was in a beautiful spot◦ Abigail Adams could see
the potential for improvement
◦ Once improved it would be an impressive city
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Named WashingtonGeorge Washington
had started construction of the city
He died in 1799◦ The nation was
shocked and mourned together
Decided to rename Federal City in honor of the president
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Chapter 7About President Adams
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A Portrait as a Biography
Describe Adams’ pose and attitude in this painting.
What clues tell you about this attitude?
What other objects or symbols do you see in the painting?
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One of the most Human PresidentsWhat does that
mean?He had both
good and bad qualities
President 1797-1801◦ Was 61 when he
took office◦ Thomas Jefferson
was his Vice President
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Good QualitiesWhat were some of Adams’ good
qualities?◦Brave◦Intelligent◦Patriotic◦Always did what he thought was
right (not always what was popular)◦Independent
Is that always a good thing?
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Some Bad QualitiesWhat were some
things about John Adams that weren’t so good?◦ Vain◦ Didn’t trust the people
What political party does that belief fall under?
◦ Had a temper◦ Away from the capital a
lot (385 days in four years)
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WarFrance and England were fighting
◦Some people wanted America to become allies with the French Why? They had been our allies in the Revolution
◦Other people wanted America to side with the British Why? They still had old ties with England from
when they were colonies
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War during Washington’s Term
The British and French were both capturing American ships◦The British also kidnapped American sailors to
serve in the British navy◦Called impressment◦Claimed that the sailors they took were actually
British sailors who had jumped shipWashington sent John Jay (Chief Justice) to
England to make peace with the British◦The Jay Treaty settled some small disputes with
the British◦But the British did not agree to stop taking
American ships
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War during Washington’s Term
Washington got rid of the alliance with France that was established in 1778◦ Stated that the United States would be
friendly with both England and France◦ Called the Proclamation of Neutrality
France sent an ambassador to America ◦ Edmond Genet◦ The government wasn’t very
welcoming to him◦ So he wanted to talk directly to the
people◦ Washington asked the French to
remove him Why wouldn’t Washington want him to talk
to the people?
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He Kept Us Out of WarAdams followed Washington’s lead and
kept the United States neutralThis angered the French
◦Why?◦The French continued stopping American ships
How would you react to this?◦Even more people than before now wanted to
fight for the British◦Especially Alexander Hamilton◦What side do you think Jefferson was on?◦He lost some support from his own Federalist
party
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XYZ AffairAdams sent a
delegation of 3 people to negotiate a treaty with France◦ 1797◦ John Marshall, Charles C.
Pickney, Elbridge Gerry◦ To get the French to stop
capturing American shipsFrench agents offered
a treaty at a price
•They required a bribe of $250,000 and a loan of $10 million • Paid to Charles
Maurice de Talleyrand• French foreign
minister•They refused
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Quasi-WarWhat does that term mean?
◦ Not a real warAdams built up the navy to
protect American ships from the French◦ They were given permission to
attack French ships◦ There were several naval
battles◦ But war was never officially
declared◦ The unofficial conflict ended in
1800