Facts about President Adams that were a setback to the country?

Question

What are some facts about President John Adams that look negative, and may have been a setback to the country?

Answer 1

Adams was a true hero of the Revolution, but knew that he was most likely to be remembered for the Alien and Sedition Acts, which were an effort to use the power of the Federal government to stifle free speech, so as to suppress dissent.

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