Thomas Jefferson's Kentucky Resolutions: 1W,5Q #76 

In response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, put forth by the Adams' administration because of the US's Quasi War with France, Thomas Jefferson penned his Kentucky Resolutions. What exactly was his motivation? Donna Vitek and Dr. H examine TJ's lengthy first draft of the document to get into the mind of TJ. They are joined by Dr. Clifford Humphrey who, having studied TJ's correspondence about Adams' act, expertly gives some of the historical context of the document.