What Were John Adams Major Accomplishments

John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts, a small town nowadays called Quincy. Although he was raised in modest surroundings, Adams felt an acute responsibility to live up his family’s heritage from an early age. At the age of sixteen, he was admitted to Harvard College where his passion for prestige – he said that he craved “Honor of Reputation” – helped him earn a law degree. Later, he specialized in constitutional law, which contributed to the development of his dedication to the principles of republicanism and a political career. He became involved in politics when his cousin, Sam, introduced him into radical politics and the subsequent revolutionary agitation against Great Britain. His following participation

Some accomplishments such as the establishment of the Army and Navy military systems are still remembered nowadays. It was for this reason that he obtained the nickname of “The Father of the American Navy”. Defense was crucial in Adams’ opinion, and oceans needed to be properly surveilled and secured. The undeclared naval “Quasi-War” was a huge threat that he needed to take into careful consideration. Adams also enacted policies that were unfavorable and controversial such as the Alien and Sedition Acts. Influenced and manipulated by Hamilton - who wanted to destroy the Democratic party - Adams signed the Alien Act that gave him the power to deport undesirable aliens. At that time the Democratic Party was increasing the number of their supporters through the enrollment of more foreigners. The Sedition Act instead allowed the President to punish those who criticized the Federalist government. Although the creation of a powerful military system was well considered among the population, the Alien and the Sedition Acts caused Adams to start losing popularity among the American people and his own