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In his journal he wrote " Government is nothing more than the combined force of society, or the united power of the multitude, for the peace, order, safety, and good and happiness of people. There is no king or queen bee distinguished from all others, by size, figure, or beauty and the variety of colors, in the human hive. No man has yet produced any revelation from heaven in his favor, any divine communication to govern his fellow men. Nature throws us all into the world equal and alike. The preservation of liberty depends upon the intellectual and moral character of the people. As long as knowledge and virtue are diffused generally among the body of a nation, it is impossible they should be enslaved. Ambition is one of the more ungovernable passions of the human heart. The love of power is insatiable and uncontrollable. There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty." He later writes about the purpose of government and states "the happiness of the people was the purpose of government and therefor that form of government was best which produced the greatest amount of happiness for the largest number. And since all sober inquirers after truth agreed that happiness derived from virtue, that form of government with virtue as its foundation was more likely than any other to promote the general happiness.
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What ideas did Abigail Adams give John Adams to win the American Revolution?
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Compare and contrast the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. How did their main actions as president reflect their different ideas about the role of federal government?
John Adams had many different actions that reflected that he was a stronger leader in the area of democratic linear relationships with the surrounding areas.
What ideology did President John Adams and Chief Justice John Marshall share?
Adams and Marshall were both Federalists who believed in a strong central government.
Is the father of John Adams the 2ND president also named John Adams?
John Adams, Sr. was the name of the father of President John Adams. John Quincy Adams was John Adams' son.
Who led the Americans' negotiations with France?
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams
Which Enlightenment ideas are expressed by John Adams?
Government is legitimate with the consent of the people, and the people have the right to rebel.
What was one of John Adams's accomplishments?
Authored "Thoughts on government" just prior to the "Declaration of Independence" which outlined many of the eventual structures of our modern government including "Checks and Balances".
What ideas did Abigail Adams give John Adams to win the American Revolution?
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Was John Adams a government?
No, he was a president.
What influence does John Adams have on the government today?
John Adams influence on this government today is to be more professional and be ready to go to college.
In john adams view which groups was fit to participate in government?
According to John Adams, the groups that were fit to participate in government were merchants, landowners and industrialists.
What did John Adams write?
If you think that john Adams wrot the Monroe Doctrine your wrong and stupid James monroe did.Now why you would you think john Adams did when his last name is Adams so now how u feelin. let me guess pretty stupid (Edit: Actually, it was John Quincy Adams who wrote the Monroe Doctrine. Adams was Secretary of State at the time. It is only named the Monroe Doctrine because he was President. John Adams wrote much of the Massachusetts Constitution, and "Thoughts on Government." Much of his writings come in the form of personal letters.)
Compare and contrast the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. How did their main actions as president reflect their different ideas about the role of federal government?
John Adams had many different actions that reflected that he was a stronger leader in the area of democratic linear relationships with the surrounding areas.
Which ancient philosopher ideas were re -examined during the enlightenment?
john adams
Which Enlightenment ideas are expressed by John Adams in the quotation above?
The Enlightenment idea of natural rights is expressed by John Adams in the quotation above. He argues that these rights are inherent to all individuals and cannot be taken away by any government or authority. Additionally, Adams emphasizes the principle of self-governance, suggesting that individuals have the right to create their own government and institutions to protect their natural rights.
What source gave American ideas for their first national government under the Article of Confederation?
English Bill of Rights and Magna Carta gave them inspiration. Ideas from the enlightenment also influenced them. English philosopher John Locke had thoughts the government had a duty to guard people's rights.
What were two of john Adams's government jobs?
lawyer and president
