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The obvious answer is that he lost the election. He had tried to carry on Washington's political ideas, but he was no Washington and had no strong following outside of Massachusetts. He was somewhat paranoid about another revolution and push through the alien and sedition acts which were unpopular. Adams had strong opposition in Thomas Jefferson who had much long-standing support in Virginia. Jefferson came in second to Adams in 1796 and by 1800 the balance had shifted over to Jefferson's favor.
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∙ 11y agoThe obvious answer is that he lost the election. He had tried to carry on Washington's political ideas, but he was no Washington and had no strong following outside of Massachusetts. He was somewhat paranoid about another revolution and push through the alien and sedition acts which were unpopular. Adams had strong opposition in Thomas Jefferson who had much long-standing support in Virginia. Jefferson came in second to Adams in 1796 and by 1800 the balance had shifted over to Jefferson's favor.
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∙ 13y agoThomas Jefferson beat him in the election. Adams was disappointed but not surprised.
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Who was the only president to have his father to serve before him?
The hasn't been only one. John Quincy Adams was the first president to serve after his father, John Adams George W. Bush was the second president to serve after his father, George H.W. Bush Benjamin Harrison was the only president to serve after his grandfather, William Henry Harrison.
Who was the first person to serve as US vice president and then as US president?
John Adams. He was V.P. under Washington and became second U.S. President.
What number president was John Adams and what years did he serve?
John Adams was the second US president and he served from March 4, 1797 until March 4, 1801.
Before john Adams was president what did he serve as?
Before becoming President, John Adams served as the 1st Vice President of the United States. Adams was America's 2nd President.
Who was the best president to serve in the white house?
Adams
Who did John Adams serve his vice presidency under?
John Adams was Vice President under President George Washington.
Who was the first person to serve as both vice president and president and president of US?
Jhon Adams
How many years did John Adams serve as president?
4
How many terms did Adams serve?
john Adams only served one term as president
Did john adams serve only one 4 year term as president?
Yes. Adams was President for one term (1797-1801).
What early president was the only one to serve in the house after he had been president?
John Quincy Adams
What decade did John Adams serve as president?
Both the 1790s and the 1800s.
