Question

What led to the split in the Federalist Party during John Adams' presidency?

Answer 1

It was mainly "a. John Adams' efforts to end the Quasi War with France" that led to the split in the Federalist Party during John Adams' presidency, since this war was highly unpopular. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is A. John Adams' efforts to end the Quasi War with France led to the split in the Federalist Party during his presidency.

Explanation:

John Adams was President of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Second occupant of office after George Washington, he was the first vice-president of the United States from 1789 to 1797, during his presidency. A member of the Federalist Party, he is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

John Adams played an important role in the American Revolution, first in Massachusetts, where he came from, and then as a representative of the Continental Congress in Europe. His prestige allowed him to be elected vice-president alongside George Washington twice, then to become president of the young nation. During his presidential term, he faced opposition to the Federalist Party, in particular from a faction led by Alexander Hamilton. He tried to make the office of president apolitical, but found himself facing criticism from the two political parties of the time. He tried to safeguard the neutrality of the United States in the conflicts between the European powers during the crisis of the Quasi-War (1798-1800), which meant a split in his party between the pro-war and the anti-war factions.