During his tenure as ambassador to the Dutch Republic, this man was able to
During his tenure as ambassador to the Dutch Republic, this man was able to obtain a loan for 5 million guilder, and on another occasion he participated in the capture of the Martha. The Direct House Tax he signed led to Fries's Rebellion. As part of his efforts to expand the navy, he commissioned the USS Constitution, though he avoided using it to expand the Quasi-War. In an attempt to quell growing criticism, this man signed the Alien and Sedition Acts, though Alexander Hamilton spoiled his re-election bid by splitting part of the Federalist Party in favor of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. For 10 points, identify this first resident of the White House who succeeded George Washington as president.
During his tenure as ambassador to the Dutch Republic, this man was able to obtain a loan for 5 million guilder, and on another occasion he participated in the capture of the Martha.
John {Adams}