Key Terms , People & Events: French angry by Jay?s Treaty X, Y, Z affair Quasi-War Alien and Sedition Acts Republicans The Alien Act Alien Enemies Act Federalists divided States? Rights The press in politics Vice President (s): Thomas Jefferson # 2 John Adams 1797-1801 Federalist Events Leading Up to Presidency: Vice President under George Washington; active member of the First and Second Continental Congress Domestic Split Party Views Foreign Affairs Political Different political parties begin forming during Adam?s presidency French were angry by the Jay?s Treaty; seized more than 300 American trading ships Republicans: headed by Thomas Jefferson; opposition to financial and diplomatic policies