What were John Adams major contributions in forming the american government?

Question

Besides helping ratifying the constitution and declaration of independence, what were some other things that he did to help form the government?

Answer 1

Adams:

1.  Was on the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence.

2.  Was member of both the First and Second Continental Congress.

3.  One of the first leaders to suggest independence.

4.  Helped invent the two-party system.

5.  Nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief.

6.  After the Revolution, served as a diplomat to France to keep America out of war with them, thus allowing the formation of the American government by the other "Founding Fathers" without concern of interference or threats from external forces.