Adams Presidency Election 1796 XYZ affair France was pirating American ships. Three French groups demanded loan $10mil from America, along with personal bribe $250,000. Quasi war undeclared naval war between France and the United States. Election 1800 The tabl...

Thomas Jefferson's Presidency First Barbary War American merchant ships were protected from Barbary pirates after years intrapment. Louisiana Purchase French flag lowered New Orleans and Louisiana was made U.S. territory. Marbury VS. Madison Landmark case U.S....