This position was that of a <u><em>Vice President</em></u>
Explanation:
John Adams was one of the founding fathers of the United States and played a crucial role in the development of the country.
Consequently, he served as the Second President of the United States but was also a Vice President for two terms.
However, he did not regard the position was very useful and for a person of his skill and achievements, he believed that the office of Vice President was almost insignificant.
Peninsulares believed themselves to be inherently superior to creoles because they were born in europe, which caused friction between the two groups. (APEX)
