“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence”. Those were the words of John Adams, the 2nd President, and the 1st Vice President. In his early, in his career, John Adams was a lawyer, diplomat, and political theorist. When Adams was delegated to Massachusetts, where he played a leading role when declaring independence.
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree [now known as Quincy] Massachusetts. He was the eldest of three sons. He graduated from Harvard College in 1755, for the next three years taught grammar school in Worcester, Massachusetts. His father encouraged him to aspire towards a career in the ministry,
John Hancock was born on January 12, 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was orphaned as a child and then was adopted by a wealthy merchant uncle who was childless. Hancock went to Harvard College for a business education. He graduated Harvard College at the age of 17. He apprenticed to his uncle as a clerk and proved to be honest and capable that in 1760, he was sent on a business mission to England. In England, he witnessed the coronation of King George III and engaged some of the leading businessmen of London.
The Second Continental Congress’ purpose, which John Adams was a part of, was to trying to find a way to finally be independent from Britain. One important factor in this time was the popular pamphlet, Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine. In that pamphlet he shared his ideas of independency and proposed a new idea for the new government, this sparked an interest to those who wanted to be freed from the Britain. This pamphlet also inspired Abagail Adams to ask John to “Remember the Ladies” and include them in the “new Code of Laws”. Nothing came out of this for he just brushed of his wife’s idea because “he concluded nothing should change”. Soon after July fourth was marked as historical day, where “the delegates gathered to sign the official...” Declaration of Independence. Some declined to sign, regretted signing, and some had doubts. Once it was signed the Declaration “widely distributed, and read aloud in celebrations everywhere. Around those years, the colonies had problems with the British since they were attacking. The reason for the attacks was to “restore monarchical power in the colonies”. During this war, both sides received massive fatalities. At the end of the war the Americans managed to defeat the British. A most notable defeat of the British was Yorktown. At this point the British was not doing well in the war, receiving loss
Adams was born on June 16th, 1939 in Casper, Wyoming. He attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, and graduated from Colorado State University in 1962. He joined the U.S. Army in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his tour in Vietnam on July 6, 1970.
John Adams was born in a town that is now called Quincy, Massachusetts on October 30, 1735. His parents were John Adams Sr. and Susanna Boylston. Susanna came from a renowned family, and John Adams Sr. was a farmer and a town councilman. At the young age of 16 he received a scholarship to attend Harvard University. In 1758 he got a master’s degree and passed the bar to become a remarkable lawyer. The most noteworthy case that he was a part of was called the Boston Massacre, which would later spark the revolutionary war. He defended the soldiers who were being charged with manslaughter, and seven were acquitted of the charges but the other two were charged. However for choosing to represent the soldiers he was treated in an unfriendly
John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767 in Braintree, MA. John was the son of second President John Adams. While he was a child,around the age of 8, he got to experience something no other child would ever wonder, he watched the famous Battle of Bunker Hill on a hill top that was close to his farm house. John Quincy was never really allowed the freedom of being a child. From age 10 and up he went with his father to important meeting about the Revolution, Treaty of Paris, Etc. Soon after he became his fathers secretary of state.
Samuel Adams was born september 22, 1722 in Boston(Adams, Samuel). Adams also graduated Harvard but adams failed at everything he tried. Samuel had a job at a counting house which is similar to a bank and after adams got fired from his job. After getting fired Samuel’s dad gave him money so he can start a business. Samuel gave some of the money to a needy friend and soon adams lost the rest of the other half of the money. When Samuel lost the money Samuel’s dad put him to work in the family brewery but adams neglected the business until it was destroyed. Samuel later had six children with Elizabeth Checkley. After she died adams married another girl named Betsy Wells but didn’t have any kids with her. Soon Samuel’s family was poor but the
Samuel Adams was born in Boston to a merchant and a brewer. He was an excellent
Samuel Adams was born September 27, 1722 in Boston ,Massachusetts .died October 2 1803 in Cambridge, MA. He grew up in a family house on Purchase Street, near the Boston harbor. Boston was not the city it is today during that time. He was one out of eleven children. Most of his brothers and sisters did not live past the age of three. In fact, only two lived past the age three sadly.
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 and died July 4, 1826. He was an early advocate of American independence from Great Britain, a major figure in the Continental Congress author of the Massachusetts constitution, signer of the Treaty of Paris, first American ambassador to the Court of St. James, first vice president, and second president of the United States. Although Adams was looked as one of the most significant statesmen of the revolutionary era, his reputation faded in the 19th century, only to grow again during the last half of the 20th century.
John Adams’ early life was difficult. John Adams was born october 30th, 1735. One important idea is that he earned a scholarship to Harvard at age 16 (Biography.com). Another important detail is that he worked as a shoe maker and a farmer to earn money.
Abigail Smith Adams was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on November 11, 1744. She was born to Elizabeth Quincy Smith and Reverend William Smith. Her father, being a reverend, taught her to respect God and help others in any way she could. Schools of this time were only accepting boys at this time and girls were to be instructed at home. Abigail was not satisfied with the limited education so she began the read books from her father’s library. Smith encouraged his daughter to learn. He wanted her to get to learn and have the same opportunities as boys. Still, Abigail longed to be formally educated. Abigail as a young girl visited her grandfather’s plantation quiet often. On her frequent visits her grandfather’s, Colonel John Quincy, sense of
John Hancock was born on January 23, 1727 in Braintree, Mass. He is the son of John Hancock and Mary Hawke. John Hancock (father) was a Harvard graduate and minister. They lived in a part of town which eventually became the
Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755 or 1757 (the exact date is unknown) in Charlestown, Nevis,
Alexander Hamilton was most likely born on January 11, 1757, although the exact year of his birth is unknown. Hamilton was born on the Caribbean island of Nevis or St. Kitts to Rachel Fawcett and James Hamilton, but he spent the majority of his youth on the island of St. Croix. His formal education as a child was minimal. When his mother died in 1768, Hamilton took his
John Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts, on October 30, 1735, and he is the first of three