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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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How many votes did John Quincy Adams get?

J. Q. Adams received 113, 122 popular votes for President in 1824 when he won and 500, 897 popular votes in 1828 when he lost.

What are important people or event that molded john Adams character in 1776?

Abigail Smith Adams had a strong molding on John Quincy Adams education after ther war had deprived Braintree Massachusetts of its only schoolmaster.

Why did john Muir want to save the environment?

He devoted his life to save the life of tree's knew what would happen when all the trees were being torn down the tree's are cut down they can't clean our air.

What was john Polk greatest accomplishment as president?

gaining 1oo million square miles of land in the west oregon territory, california... and on

What were two of john Adams important government jobs?

John Adams was one of America's founding fathers and is remembered best for his job as US president, being the second US president. He also served as the first US vice president which helped prepare him to be later the US President. It should be remembered that the entire government system was new. So unlike today, where some do not believe the job of vice president is important, back in 1792, it was an important position.

Did John Adams write the US Constitution?

No, he did not participate in the Constitutional Convention where the Constitution was debated and written. He was serving as the US Minister to England at the time. Likewise, Thomas Jefferson did not participate either because he was serving as minister to France.

What events did not occur during the John Adams administration?

During the John Adams administration, a tense situation between France called the X,Y, and Z affair haunted a good portion of his term of office. He beefed up the United States standing army, but avoided war.

Was John Adams the second President of the US?

Yes, John Adams was the 2nd president of the USA.

Later his son, John Quincy Adams, became the 6th president of the USA.

What was john Adams role in early America?

Adams had a large role. He was the attorney for the soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre. In 1776 he helped edit the Declaration and later he was sent to France to get funds and support for the war. He was at the Treaty of Paris, VP under Washington, 2 nd president of the US, and was the first to live in the White House. He was the father of six, farmer, and husband to Abigail. At the end of his presidency he retired to his farm in Quincy, MA.

What is john Adams best known for?

John Adams was on the leading founding fathers, a part of the American Independence movement from its beginning. He played an important role as a diplomat in Europe for the revolutionary government. He was the second U.S. President and the first Vice President. Father of John Quincy Adams. He died on July 4th 1826, the same day and within hours of his rival, Thomas Jefferson.

Did President George Washington own cats?

There is no record that Washington had any pet house cats. He probably had some cats on the place . There is no record that he did not like cats and most people had them in the barns to catch rats.

What were some conflicts that occurred during Washington and Adams administration?

1-he was expected to be almighty washington

2-he had to side between britain and france

3-he rececied al;ot of critisism after he passed the alien and sedition act

What was noteworthy about Adams election?

it was the 1st election that the vice president and the president were on 2 opposing sides. Republican/ Democrat and Federalists. The Republican/Democrat candidate was Jefferson and the Federalist candidate was Adams.

Did John Adams own slaves?

No

Adams never bought a slave and declined on principle to employ slave labor. Abigail Adams opposed slavery and employed free blacks in preference to her father's two domestic slaves.

Why did Adams and the federalist pass the alien and sedition act through Congress?

The obstensible purpose was to protect the new federal government from subsversion and sedition and prevent any thought of revolution against it. There was also a measure to allow the President to deal the threat from recent immigrants if war with France would break out.

What is the significance of 3 am?

Well 3am is the hour of the Holy Spirit. Honestly, I don't know what happens around this time when the Holy Spirit comes. I have to look it up but I also know that it's the hour of the devil too. You know how Satan mocks and copies everything God does. So around 3am, make a habit of getting up and praying.

John Adams was Vice President for how many years?

John Adams was George Washington's Vice President for eight years from 1789 to 1797.

Whom does John especially despise during his time in the Continental Congress?

John Adams was known for having an abrasive personality. Not very many people liked him. He especially disliked John Dickinson of Pennsylvania because Dickinson believed the relationship with England could be reconciled.

Is Adam a good name?

Adam is one of the most popular names in the U.S. When me and my family went to the airport, my brother Adam, had to have a double check, because Adam Thomas is such a common name!

Was john Adams honest?

Of course he did, so has every other human. But not about anything serious or anything that went public.