President Adams, the Jay Treaty, XYZ Affair, and Pursuing Peace

Introduction

 President Adams (1735-1826) became the second president when he went into office at the age of 62 on  March 4, 1797. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was President Adams' vice president and then became the  third president.

 

Process

Read the articles entitled Political Career and Presidency and then answer the following questions.

http://www.biography.com/people/john-adams-37967

1. What was John Adams difficulty during his presidency?

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