MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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George Washington
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John Adams
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kennedy, whom 73% of Americans have a favorable view opinion of. This puts him three points ahead of the more traditional runner-up George Washington (70%), who places third on this measure (although the scores are within the margin of error).
Detailed explanation-2: -Abraham Lincoln has taken the highest ranking in each survey and George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt have always ranked in the top five while James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Franklin Pierce have been ranked at the bottom of all four surveys.
Detailed explanation-3: -First and foremost, George Washington knew that his presidency would set a precedent for future presidents, and he took the responsibility seriously. His vision was for the future of the country, so he was determined to set an example by leading prudently, fairly, and with the utmost integrity.