He was the first, and only, president elected under the banner of the Federalist Party. During his single term, Adams encountered fierce criticism from the Jeffersonian Republicans and from some in his own Federalist Party, led by his rival Alexander Hamilton. Adams signed the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts and built up the Army and Navy in the undeclared 'Quasi-War' with France. Adams often praised his father and recalled their close relationship. Adams often praised his father and recalled their close relationship. Adams's great-great-grandfather Henry Adams emigrated to Massachusetts from Braintree, Essex, England, around 1638. Adams also reprised his pen name 'Humphrey Ploughjogger' in opposition to the Stamp Act in August of that year. Included were four articles to the Boston Gazette.
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