This man wrote that "the foundation of every gover
This man wrote that "the foundation of every government is some principle or passion in the minds of the people" in a letter to George Wythe. As a lawyer, this man successfully defended Captain Preston and advocated fair trials for the other British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. This man engaged in the Quasi War with France, following the XYZ Affair. This Federalist President instituted the Alien and Sedition Acts and also attempted to appoint 42 "midnight judges" before leaving office. For 10 points, name this President, the first from Massachusetts, and the second President of the United States.
This man wrote that "the foundation of every government is some principle or passion in the minds of the people" in a letter to George Wythe.
John Adams [prompt on Adams; do not accept "John Quincy Adams"]