Question

How did avoiding war with France hurt John Adams' political career?

Answer 1

1796; Federalist; notable events include XYZ affair, the passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts, and his appointment of John Marshall (Federalist) as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and numerous federalist

Answer 2

Answer:

It hurt his political party because Adams’s refusal to declare war on France disappointed other Federalists.

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