Early Life
Where did Adams go to college?
Harvard
What surprising thing did Adams do after the Boston Massacre?
He represented British soldiers in court
What Treaty did Adams help negotiate?
Treaty of Paris
True or False? John Adams loved his office of Vice President.
False, he saw it as a waste of time that he could be using for community affairs
When did Adams die?
July 4
What career did Adams pursue?
Law
What battle did Adams command?
None :)
Which Constitution did Adams help write?
Massachusetts Constitution
True or False? John Adams' campaign for President was friendly and went smoothly.
False, Adams was involved in one of the most brutal presidential campaigns in American history
What did Adams die from?
Heart failure
Who influenced Adams to pursue law?
James Putnam
Why did Adams defend the British soldiers during the Boston Massacre?
To ensure they had a fair trial
Who helped open diplomatic doors for Adams?
Ben Franklin
Which two major events surrounded Adams' Presidency?
John Adams was a ______, _______, and ________.
Writer, diplomat, and politician
Where did Adams teach?
Worcester, MA
Who did Adams nominate to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams served as the first _________ to Britain.
Ambassador
What caused Adams' popularity to plummet?
The signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts into law
What was John Adams interested in most of his life?
Community affairs, sparked by the influence of his father
Who influenced Adams to take interest in community affairs?
His father, Deacon John Adams
Where did Adams nominate George Washington for commander of the Continental Army?
Second Continental Congress
True or False? John Adams brought his family with him on a diplomatic mission to Paris.
False, he brought John Quincy Adams per Abigail Adams' request
Millions, cent
What were Adams' parting words?
"Thomas Jefferson survives"