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Why were the Federalists shocked by Adams's decision to resume peace talks with the French?
Answer 1
The French were shocked because they thought that John Adams was a cold and distant person and they didn't think he would want to reach out to the French.
Answer 2
One of the main differences between the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republicans in the early days of American Independence was whether the United States should be more closely aligned with Great Britain or with France. Most Federalists wanted stronger relations with Britain and saw that a skirmish with France would make more people anti-French. Additionally, they saw the peace talks as an act of capitulation to French interests.
The bottom line was that the Federalists were expecting Adams (another Federalist) to allow the skirmish to escalate or to a least simmer for a bit.
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What caused the split between Adams and high federalists?
The Quasi-War with France was the beginning of the end to Adams's association with the High Federalists. Adams went over his Federalist cabinet by announcing a peace mission with France. Alexander Hamilton began to lose favor over the success of this mission. His supporters in the cabinet were fired. This spit the party between Adams supporters and Hamilton supporters.
In the 1790s why did the revolutionary political leaders become divided over the course of the new nation?
The United States became divided in the 1790s as a result of public conflict. The main conflict was on the understanding of the American revolution and this happened during John Adams' term as the president.
Who supported the french revolution?
The French revolution drew divided feelings around the world. In Europe, absolute monarchs began to sense their vulnerability and felt obligated to make an example of the new government to discourage their subjects from taking the same route. In the United States, the feelings were split, Federalists like Alexander Hamilton were appalled at the Revolution, and wanted to distance themselves from France. The Democratic Republicans, like Thomas Jefferson, however, were inspired by the Revolution and wanted to show their support.
Who is the French Ambassador?
The French ambassador is the representative of the French government in another country.
Which colonies were united under a single government?
Yes, the French.
