adams' presidency

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Adams’ Presidency John Adams, following George Washington, became the second president of America in 1797. He was somewhat of a middle thinker in his politics. He never completely sided with the Federalists or the Republicans. A move that made him susceptible to criticism from both sides. There was a lot of pressure on Adams after succeeding a loved man in George Washington. He also inherited the effects of Jay’s Treaty which George Washington signed during his presidency. The effects of this Treaty was an unproclaimed naval war with France (America 314-315). Adams, in inheriting a “naval war” with France, fueled his opposition at home along with one grave mistake. When Adams became president, France had already retaliated against Jay’s Treaty. They plundered three hundred American ships capturing the precious goods inside. Adams wanted to restore America’s relationship with France right away, mostly, because the capturing of American ships was costly. Adams sent a committee of men to negotiate with France which outraged the most conservative of Federalists. The F...

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