John Adams - 1797-1801
-Elected after Washington voluntarily retires in 1796
-XYZ Affair develops when French officials demand bribes from American diplomats
-Results in a quasi-war with France
-Passage of Alien and Sedition acts tightens Federalist control
-Moves the national capitol to Washington, D.C.
-Signs "Midnight Appointments" of federal judges on his last day in office