John Adams

2nd President of USA

 Began his political career

as Washington’s VP
 Had been supported by
the British to become
President
 In contrast to
Washington’s will, he
took the side of the Brits
in the conflict against
France
 Thomas Jefferson
The 3rd Presiden of USA

 Was Adams’ VP
 In his campaign against
Adams, was supported by
the French, with which
he sided in the war
against Britain
 The primary author of
the Declaration of
Independence
 Minister in France and
State Secretary
 James Madison Jr.
4th President of USA

 Continued Jefferson’s
agenda
 Created the National
Bank of US
 Commanded the US
troops in the 1812 War
 Helped the local
American Indians