George Washington and John Adams had similar backgrounds - both worked for their countries, both helped in the Revolutionary War. What made John Adams less popular than George Washington? Brainliest Opportunity. You must answer by 8:30 am today.

It’s because John Adams wasn’t George Washington. Washington was beloved and he was so well respected that he was SELECTED to be president and then re-elected. He was also a good president in the the American public’s eyes. John Adams greatest fault was simply that he wasn’t George Washington

Militarism is the answer.

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