Jessica GonzalezProfessor HaasApril 22, 2014The Revolution of 1800Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were close friends despite their political differences. In fact, they both grew up in wealthy families and lived like aristocrats. They both attended prestigious universities, studied law and became lawyers. They also made a difference as presidents in different ways. John Adams was elected president in 1796 and served one term, before losing to Jefferson in the election of 1800. Adams' influences were those of the Federalist Party, which was "described as the party of aristocrats (Democratic-Republicans) ". It was said that Adams wished to maintain federal authority at a high level. Before being elected president, Adams' term in office did not look promising as war with France was near. In an effort to maintain peace with France, Adams sent three commissioners to negotiate and maintain peace with France, but France refused. Instead, France sought bribes from the United States. When the people of the United States became aware of the XYZ affair, they became outraged at the efforts to maintain peace with France and began to hate Adams. Adams' policy was to "prepare for war, but work for peace (CYPRESS)." In fulfillment of this policy, Adams' political party, with many influences from Hamilton, raised taxes and passed the Alien and Sedition Act (1978). The Alien and Sedation Act increased the number of years an alien would need to live in the country from five to fourteen years before becoming a U.S. citizen. The law also gives the president the power to imprison those who are considered dangerous to the safety of the people of the United States. All middle of paper...... Ams was the vice president and Jefferson was President Washington's first secretary of state. There is much controversy over when Jefferson and Adams dissolved their friendship. Some say it was a particular event that dissolved their friendship, others say it was an overall set of events. They dissolved their friendship, because Thomas Jefferson won the presidency in the election of 1800. Adams did not attend Jefferson's inauguration and went to retire with his wife Abigail to their farm in Braintree. Adams did not speak to Jefferson for years until Abigail wrote him a letter sending her condolences due to the death of Jefferson's daughter, Polly. It was at this point that Adams and Jefferson rekindled their friendship through letters and continued to write to each other throughout the years leading up to their deaths within hours of each other on July 4. 1824.