University:
Capital University
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POLS 210 | International Relations
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2022
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2
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Unnessessary War EPISODE 6 – Main aspects 1. Jefferson says that “the threat of our revolution is not from France, it comes from within” Jefferson strongly believes that France is not the United States enemy and that Adams is being influenced by former president Washington, with Mister Hamilton at the power in the cabinet. This has to do with Episode 5: With the death of King Louis, France is at war with England, as allies during the Independence war, France’s ambassador asked Washington to be on France’s side. But Washington denied the petition and intended to remain impartial 2. Adams favors no side in the dispute between England and France, he believes that The United States, with its fragile confederacies, is not ready to be at war. As a diplomatic, Adams believes that impartiality and peace is now the best option for Americans, just as his old friend, George Washington, demanded. 3. The Cabinet intends to be on The British’s side and wants Adams to send The United States into a war against France. 4. Adam’s son in law has to leave Abby, Adam’s daughter, because he is bankrupt now. He has made poor investments and his reputation is badly damaged. He also has some projects in the West side 5. Monsieur Talleyrand asks for an exclusive “payment” for him and the ministers at France. A LOAN OF 10 MILLION DOLLARS This, enrages the AMERICANS who want a war with France 6. The new Adams administration bills establishes that it will be a crime to publish written works against the Government of the UNITED STATES. And that the punishment will be This clearly represents an attack to the freedom of speech 7. Jefferson considers the new bill an attack to the freedom of people’s thoughts. Thomas Jefferson, a man of word and pen, has always believed in the freedom of speech and in the natural freedom of mankind

Unnecessary War - Chapter 6

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