John Adams was many things: lawyer, diplomat, member of the Continental Congress ... he was successful and ultimately avoided war with the Treaty of Montefontaine in 1800. During the election of 1796, ...

John Adams was born ... hoped that Adams would enter the clergy, but his Harvard professors thought his propensity for debate more befitting of a lawyer. His law practice was on its tentative ...

Adams signed them into law and his administration ... the election of 1800 came before news of Adams' successful diplomacy reached America. John Adams lost the election. Republicans Jefferson ...