Question

Why was president john adams disliked

Answer 1

Although he eventually achieved peace with France, the unofficial naval war (Quasi-War) with France made Adams extremely unpopular and largely secured his defeat in seeking election for a second term. He was also disliked for the Alien & Sedition Acts passed by Congress (four separate bills, three of which were repealed during Jefferson's administration); one in particular infringed on the First Amendment freedom of speech rights.