MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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He needed to have a vote from Henry Clay in order to win
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He was going to win
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He wanted to become friends with Henry Clay
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He was probably was going to lose
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1814, President Madison appointed Adams to head a five-person delegation to negotiate a peace agreement ending the War of 1812 with Britain.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1828, he broke ground for the 185-mile C & 0 Canal. Adams also urged the United States to take a lead in the development of the arts and sciences through the establishment of a national university, the financing of scientific expeditions, and the erection of an observatory.
Detailed explanation-3: -During his presidential term, Adams strongly supports national planning of and the use of national funds for an improved transportation infrastructure. Military standardization and integration of Union and state militias is a foremost concern during the Adams administration.