USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -However, President Adams ultimately wanted to avoid a major war, confident that had France wanted war it would have responded to American attacks on French ships.

Detailed explanation-2: -They did not like the idea of common people taking power. Federalists wanted an alliance with Britain. Over time, they demanded war with France. They used their power to prevent the American government from sending a pro-French representative to Paris.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Harvard-educated lawyer, he early became identified with the patriot cause; a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, he led in the movement for independence. During the Revolutionary War he served in France and Holland in diplomatic roles, and helped negotiate the treaty of peace.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did conflicts with Britain and France affect the presidency of John Adams? John Adams had to deal with the XYZ Affair, avoid war by negotiating with Napoleon, and appease both political parties.