Question

As a politician did john adams ever try to do anything about slavery, either in support of it or against it?

Answer 1

Answer:

He spoke against the slave trade and the ownership of slaves. Adams went so far as to suggest the dissolution of the Union on the grounds that to remain whole would mean supporting the institution of slavery and the views of southern slaveholders. To this end, he presented yet another signed petition that actually called to dissolve the union of states.