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.
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.
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.
John Adams. He was V.P. under Washington and became second U.S. President.
John Adams was the second US president and he served from March 4, 1797 until March 4, 1801.
Before becoming President, John Adams served as the 1st Vice President of the United States. Adams was America's 2nd President.
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John Adams was Vice President under President George Washington.
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john Adams only served one term as president
Yes. Adams was President for one term (1797-1801).
Both the 1790s and the 1800s.
John Quincy Adams