History That Doesn't Suck 18: Affairs! Foreign and ..."Domestic"
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Jun 25, 2018 This episode explores the scandals surrounding Alexander Hamilton's affair with Mariah Reynolds and the deteriorating friendship between Adams and Jefferson. It also delves into the XYZ affair, Federalist infighting, and the election of 1800. Troubled negotiations with France and Congress' request for damaging records are discussed, as well as the political situation in the late 1790s, including trade sanctions and Adams' proposal for a second mission to France.
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Hamilton's Affair
- Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father, had an affair with Mariah Reynolds.
- Her husband, James, blackmailed Hamilton, leading to a scandal.
Adams' Presidency: Failed Relationships
- John Adams' presidency was marked by failed relationships and affairs, both political and personal.
- The French attempted extortion (XYZ Affair), and Hamilton's scandal damaged his reputation.
Adams Inherits Troubled French Relations
- John Adams inherited the difficult situation with France from Washington's presidency.
- French privateers seized American ships, straining US-French relations.