Early Life
Where was John Adams born?
Braintree, Massachusetts (now Quincy).
What document did John Adams help draft in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence.
What number president was John Adams?
The 2nd President of the United States.
Who was John Adams’ wife?
Abigail Adams.
John Adams was the first president to live in what famous building?
The White House.
What college did John Adams attend?
Harvard College.
Which European country did John Adams help secure an alliance with during the war?
France.
Who was John Adams’ Vice President?
Thomas Jefferson.
What role did Abigail Adams play in John Adams’ political career?
She was his closest advisor and confidante.
What was John Adams’ nickname?
"The Atlas of Independence."
What was John Adams’ profession before politics?
Lawyer.
What was John Adams' role in the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
He was one of the negotiators who helped end the Revolutionary War.
What was the XYZ Affair?
A diplomatic scandal where French agents demanded bribes to negotiate with American diplomats.
How many children did John and Abigail have?
Six children.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day. What was the date?
July 4, 1826.
What inspired young John Adams to become a lawyer?
His passion for justice and interest in public service.
What controversial court case earned John Adams respect before the Revolution?
Defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.
What acts did John Adams sign that restricted freedom of speech and targeted immigrants?
The Alien and Sedition Acts.
Which of John Adams’ children became the 6th president of the United States?
John Quincy Adams.
What was unique about John Adams’ inauguration as president?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
What subject did John Adams initially study before switching to law?
Theology.
What group did John Adams nominate George Washington to lead?
The Continental Army.
What military branch did Adams help create during his presidency?
The United States Navy.
What famous advice did Abigail Adams give her husband in a letter?
“Remember the ladies.”
John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams were the first father-son pair to do what?
Both serve as presidents of the United States.