John Adams

John Adams served as a leader during the American Revolution and served as a Vice President for 18 years. He faced difficulties because he ruled a new country 'young country'. It was also difficult because the parties grew wider and wider. He also had to deal with a threat of war from France. They threatened them because of Jay's Treaty with the British and began seizing American ships in French harbor.
To avoid war Adam sent officials to Paris (capital of France) to negotiate with the revolutionary government.

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Information source: American Pathway to the Present