JOHN ADAMS

BIOGRAPHY

• Born Oct. 30, 1735. Died July 4,1826
• Enlightenment political theorist.
• Married Abigail Adams.
• Never owned a slave.
• Went to Harvard at age 16.

PRESIDENCY

• In office March 4, 1797-March 4,1801.
• Ran against Alexander Hamilton.
• Thomas Jefferson was his Vice President.
• Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson.

FAMOUS MEMBERS

• Secretary of state John Marshall.
• Marshall was among kne of the midnight judges.

PROGRAM

• Alien and Sedition Acts - 1798
• Allowed the President to imprison dangerous aliens.
• When Jefferson was elected he let the acts expire.
• The act was denounced by Democratic-Republicans.

MEMORABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Built up the military for the Quasi-War against France.
• Made a peaceful resolution for the conflict within the Federalists.
• Made peace with France.

DEFEAT

• Adams was defeated by his VP, Thomas Jefferson.
• Adams left office on March 4, 1797

OPINIONS

• C-Span: Adams ranked 16th best President.
• Murray-Blessing: Ranked #10 by Liberals and Conservatives.
• Adams was a good President because he increased the military
• And made peace with France.