John Adams was dispatched to Europe, more specifically France in 1778/1779. It is known that his ship escaped capture several times by maraudering British ships. (as dramatized by the HBO John Adams miniseries.)What exactly are the effects of John Adams being captured on his journey to France by the British Navy, and subsequently was placed on trial and executed. Who exactly would take his place as VP, especially to be someone as influential as he was in attaining that position?