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Inspired by the American struggle, the French set out to create a government based on the will of the people
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Created the judicial structure that we are still using to this day
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measures that were proposed by American Founding Father and 1st Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in three notable reports and implemented by Congress during George Washington's first administration.
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In London to negotiate a treaty with England
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Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson to become the 2nd president of the U.S.
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An American delegation is sent to France-Instead of meeting with the foreign minister, the French government sent 3 lower level officials. Adams referred to them as X, Y, and Z in his report to Congress. XYZ demanded a $250,000 bribe as payment for seeing the French foreign minister
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The Alien Acts: 3 measures that raised the residence requirement for American citizenship
from 5 years to 14 years
The Sedition Act: 4th measure that set fines and jail terms for anyone trying to hinder the operation of the government or expressing “false, scandalous and malicious statements” against the government -
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Hamilton calls for the U.S. capital to be moved from New York city to the District of Columbia.
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France Agrees to sell Louisiana to the U.S. for $15 million
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William Marbury was given an appointment as a “midnight” judge. James Madison, Secretary of State, refused to deliver the official papers to Marbury
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They went on a journey to find new land.
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