HIST 109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Toussaint Louverture, Kentucky And Virginia Resolutions, Hartford Convention
28 Jul 2019
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The rich and well born, with a classical education. Or the small landowner, not classically educated, but works hard for their keep. Extends time period that an immigrant could become a citizen from 5 years to 14 years. President can detain and deport anyone seen as an enemy. Allowed the government to prosecute individuals who wrote or spoke anything. In response to the alien & sedition acts. Written by thomas jefferson (ky) and james madison (va) The republicans did not have enough votes to overturn alien & sedition acts in congress. The state of kentucky and virginia declare alien & sedition to be unconstitutional. Reinforced the idea that freedom of discussion was an indispensable attribute of. Politics - activity for small group of elite men. Jefferson and aaron burr both had 73 electoral votes. Hamilton"s support for jefferson tipped the balance. He just hates jefferson less than he hates burr.
