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John Adams

John Adams is the US’s second president (1797-1801), and its first vice-president. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day Thomas Jefferson died, which was also the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Why were John Locke's theory so Revolutionary?

John Locke's theories were so revolutionary because at his time he was one of the first to portray the idea that the British taxation against the colonists was wrong. he was also one of the first people to state that the idea of kings and queens, or monarchism in general, was wrong.

Did John Adams want to be a lawyer?

yes i am pretty sure he did because i watched the movie on him.

How did john Adams contribute to the Revolutionary War?

He SIGNED the TREATY!!!!!!!!

Adams served in the first and second Continental Congresses. He nominated Virginian George Washington to command the troops around Boston (the beginning of the Continental Army). He seconded the resolution on independence and headed the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson did most of the writing). In 1778 he sailed to France to become the American envoy to France. During this voyage, he helped man the cannons during a battle to capture a British merchant ship (this was his only combat role during the war). He returned home and drafted the Massachusetts Constitution in 1779. Later that year he returned to France as the head of the American negotiating committee to arrange peace with Britain. He signed the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783.

Why did Congress pass the Alien and sedition Acts and how did Kentucky and Virginia respond?

The Federalists in Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to prevent immigrants trying to get America involved in a war with France. Aliens that were considered dangerous were to be deported. Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unConstitutional. President John Adams had a tool to get rid of those he did not agree with. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison disagreed and said it was against freedom of speech and press. When Jefferson won the election, the Alien and Sedition Acts expired.

What is the Sedition Law of 1901?

Sedition Law of 1901 stated that anyone who spoke out or acted against American rule of the Philippines could be hanged.

How was Alexander Hamilton influenced by Adam smith?

In his book The Wealth of Nations, Smith stated that industry and commerce, not just farming, were the most important sources of wealth. He also advocated free enterprise.

Did John Adams get along with Samuel Adams?

There is little to indicate that Samuel Adams hated his cousin. They fought for the same side. Samuel was given to action while John emphasized words and laws. Samuel seems to have had some role in the Boston Tea Party, though that is not clear. Samuel favored attacks on the British authorities long before John endorsed these actions. There was certainly some tension because of their differing methods.

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Alien & Sedition Acts
  • The Sedition Act effectively made it a crime for any person to criticize the President, the Congress or the Government of the United States.
  • The Alien Act empowered President Adams to arrest, detain, and deport any non-citizen he found to be a danger to the security of the nation.

How many times do you have to see an ad in order to remember it?

Research has shown that a person will likely remember a product or brand after seeing the advertisement 3 times. The closer the time proximity from seeing one advertisement to another advertisement of the same brand, the more likely the individual will be able to recall that brand.

Why did John Adams join the Sons of liberty?

Paul Revere joined the Sons of Liberty for economic reasons. He was a silver/goldsmith and his business was suffering due to the Stamp Act that put a tax on everyday products such as newspaper, bills, pamphlets, etc. Because of the money spent on these taxes, ordinary people did not have enough money to spend on luxury items like family crests, silverware sets, bowls and ladles, etc. He wanted to become more politically involved and used his skills as an engraver to do propaganda engravings such as his famous Boston Massacre cut.

What is most closely related to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were passed. They were written by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. The two documents stated that States have the right to declare any Federal law they saw as being illegal to be null and void and unenforceable. This was in upholding the idea of State Rights.

Did Benjamin Franklin die on the same day as john Adams?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: July 4, 1826. The two were friends and correspondents towards the ends of their lives, after being partners in the revolution and then political opponents.

What did abigal Adams mean when she said remember the ladies?

she wanted john Adams to remember that we were all crated equal and that you should think that women are good to.

What are the differences of the sedition and alien acts?

The Alien and Sedition Acts were a series of four laws enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1798.

The four acts are as follows -

1. The Naturalization Act

This law extended the amount of time that immigrants had to spend in the country before becoming full citizens to 14 years. However, the act was repealed in 1802.

2. The Alien Friends Act

This gave the president the power to deport any resident alien that was considered dangerous to the safety of the country. It stayed in practice for two years.

3. The Alien Enemies Act

This act made it possible for the president to deport any immigrant if the immigrant's home country is at war with the United States. The act is still in effect today.

4. The Sedition Act

The Sedition Act made the publishing of any material deemed to be spreading false or ill-intended material against the government illegal. The act stayed intact until 1801.

How did John Adams impact US history?

he became a shoe maker

and i don't care what else

John Adams did many things in his life. Some things were that he was one of the five delegates to inscribe the Declaration. also, he was, as you probably know, the second president of the united States. During his presidency there were some complicated events with France which, thanks to him, was stopped and war was not declared upon the colonies.

What are five things that happened during John Adams presidency?

The turn of the century from the 1700s to the 1800s.

Also war with France was avoided which became known as the XYZ Affair.

Also the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed.

(from about.com American History)

Which president signed the alien and sedition acts?

First of all, the Alien and Sedition Acts are separate. But anyway, the president in office at the time was John Adams.

What was Samuel Adams argument against the patriots?

He wasn't against the patriots, he was a patriot. He argued that Great Britian was unfairly taxing the colonies without their consent. Examples are the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Tonwshend Act.

What was the main target of the Sedition Act?

The main target of the Sedition act was to stop the inflammatory presses ran by the Democratic-Republicans in opposition to the John Adams administration. The Act made it illegal to make false and malicious statements or allegations against any government official.

What did democrat-republicans think of the sedition act?

They bitterly opposed it because they felt it violated their first amendment rights.