Adams was an accomplished patriot who was instrumental in establishing the united states and its government. however, many people believed that the adams administration was a setback, and that his presidency did more harm than good to the new nation. was this an accurate statement or not? on which side does the evidence weigh?

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Adams was an accomplished patriot who was instrumental in establishing the United States and its government. However, many people believed that the Adams administration was a setback, and that his presidency did more harm than good to the new nation. Was this an accurate statement or not?

John Adam's administration was a setback to the United States 
He also led the country to prosperity

So, Yes the statement was accurate 

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The led the formation to the united states