Which event during John Adam's presidency was the main reason the Federalist party began to fall apart? (5 points)

Question

a
The XYZ Affair

b
The Jay Treaty

c
The Alien and Sedition Acts

d
The "Anti-federalist" speech by Thomas Jefferson

Answer 1

c) The Alien and Sedition Acts

The Alien and Sedition Acts were highly controversial and led to significant backlash against the Federalist Party, contributing to its decline. These laws were seen as violations of free speech and were criticized by many, including the Democratic-Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson.