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Birth
On October 30, 1735, John Adams was born in Braintree, Massachusetts, to his parents Susanna Boylston Adams and John Adams Sr. -
Education
Adams attended a puritan school, and soon went to Harvard in the fall of 1751 as a 15 year old. He graduated 4 years later as 3rd in his class. -
Boston Attorney
After he graduated from Harvard, Adams studied with a Worcester attorney (James Putnam) for 2 years. He got a local position, which quickly became known in the U.S and went to Boston to argue cases -
Marriage
John married Abigail Smith Adams in 1764 -
Sugar Act Passed
While serving for the continental congress right before the revolution, the British government placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other goods on the colonies -
Children
Abigail Amelia was the oldest child of the 5. She was born in 1765, in Braintree, Massachusetts -
The Stamp Act
the Stamp Act was passed in May of 1765. This caused an outcry among the colonies. This is when John Adams became most known for his work in law, causing some people to appoint him to work in congress. -
Children
John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts He became president in 1825. 3 more children followed. -
Children
Susanna was the 3rd child born of John and Abigail Adams in 1768. There is no image of her since she died at age 2. -
Children
Charles was the 4th child of John and Abigail Adams in 1770. -
Boston Massachusetts case
After the British soldiers were put to trial for the killings of the Boston Massacre, the soldiers needed a lawyer to defend them. John Adams was elected the lawyer, and won the case. -
Children
Thomas Boylston was the youngest of the 5, and was born in 1772. -
Tea Act
After Parliament appealed the sugar act, the Tea Act was passed by the British placing a tax on tea. This was the time when people decided to appoint John Adams as a continental congressman to have a say in the tax. -
Other Governmental Positions
John Adams was a continental congressman in 1774, a minister to France, the Netherlands, and England between 1774 and 1778, and an ambassador during the revising of the Articles of Confederation. -
The Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was written. Colonist had chosen John Adams as one of the 5 people of the committee to writing it. He made a speech about what independence day should be. "Independence day ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for everyone." -
Sickness
In 1781, John Adams had his first collapse while in office. Soon after he was diagnosed with Malaria. -
Articles of Confederation
John Adams was chosen to be apart of the committie to write the articles and redo the constitution, but he wasnt able to attend since he was an ambassador in France during the time. Adams was in full support of redoing the constitution. -
End of Revolution
While serving as a continental congressman in 1783, he got the news that the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Revolution War. -
Vice President
John Adams became George Washington's vice president on March 30, 1789. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was ratified while serving as vice president under George Washington. -
Political Party
John Adams became a part of the federalist party in 1795, during his vice presidency. -
The Eleventh Amendment
During John Adams presidency, years after the Constitution was ratified, John Adams passed the eleventh amendment. Stating that federal courts shall not have the jurisdiction over litigation between individuals from one state against individuals from another state. -
The XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair took place in 1797 in France, involving three French ministers and French agents. The agents were known as X Y Z and bargained for 250 thousand dollars. The incident spread across the United States, and many pleads were made. The incident almost became a war between the French and United States, but resolved when passed by the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
Date Elected in Office
John Adams became president on March 4, 1797. Becoming the 2nd president of the United States. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were a series of 4 laws passed by Adams as a result from the XYZ affair. The laws raised the living requirements being a citizen from 5 to 14 years, permit the president to transport "aliens," and allow their arrest, imprisonment, and banishment during war -
Left Office
John Adams left office on March 4, 1801. There is no drawing of Adams handing his position over to Jefferson because John Adams did not attend Jefferson's inauguration. -
After his presidency
Thomas Jefferson became the 3rd presidents of the United States after Adams on March 4, 1801 -
The War of 1812
The war of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. The british wanted to limit U.S trading, the Americans wanting to grow their countrym and the Royal Navy's inforcement to american seamen to provide service. The war lastef from June 18, 1812, to February 18, 1815 -
Son Becomes President
John Adams got to watch his son John Quincy Adams inauguration on February 9, 1825 -
Death
John Adams died on July 4, 1826 in Braintree, Massachusetts due to heart failure. His last words were "Jefferson lives", but he didn't know that Thomas Jefferson had died earlier that same exact day. He is buried in the First Unitarian church, in Braintree (now Quincy) Massachusetts
