Which statement best identifies John Adams’ contributions to early American government? He contributed to the Federalist Papers, served as the country’s first secretary of state, and served two terms as the country’s second president. He was a diplomat and political philosopher who helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence and served as the nation’s first vice president. He was a prominent Jeffersonian Republican and helped ensure that the states would be as powerful as possible. He served as the country’s first secretary of the treasury, wrote the Declaration of Independence, and was elected as Thomas Jefferson’s vice president.

The statement "He contributed to the Federalist Papers, served as the country’s first secretary of state, and served two terms as the country’s second president" best identifies John Adams’ contributions to early American government.

are you sure

You are right, my previous response was incorrect. I apologize for the confusion. Here is the correct statement:

"He was a diplomat and political philosopher who helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence and served as the nation’s first vice president."