John Adams | The Founding Fathers of America | Series by Academic Block

Описание: Story of the John Adams, as a part of the world history series on the founding fathers of America. Presented by the Academic Block.

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A national leader of America who spent his life serving people of his land, became a name that is still remembered in the history of the independence of the United states. His efforts and dedication for his country cannot go unnoticed. A silent leader, a listener, a person who protest through his articles, the person who made the American army stronger than ever yet chose peace over war. And yet, was still criticized for his way of handling important affairs. Let us tell you about this eminent personality that forwarded his hand for friendship to other countries and was answered by wars.

John Adams was the oldest son of John Boylston Adams and Susanna Boylston Adams. His two younger brothers were named Peter and Elihu. He was born in Braintree, now known as Quincy, Massachusetts on 30 October 1735. Born as a son of a farmer, a militia lieutenant, a Congregational Church's deacon, and a shoemaker, he was very proud of his father and had a very close relationship with him. He completed his college degree from Harvard in 1755.

The First Continental Congress was held to discuss the Intolerable laws of Britain in 1774. This suggestion was given by Samuel Adams. John Adams was one of the four people chosen by the legislature of Massachusetts to attend. After arriving in Philadelphia, he was appointed to draft a letter to King George 3 with a 23-member Grand Committee. At first, Adams judged the people who commended a conciliatory policy towards British and stated that colonies are obliged to remain true to Britain, but later his thinking aligned with them and he believed that it is important to maintain good relations with Britain. Later during the Battles of Lexington and Concord, he believed that independence is closer and it is a good thing that Congress was getting in a different direction from the Britain.

In 1783, Adams was appointed to negotiate the Treaty of Paris which was another step towards ending conflict between Britain and America. He wrote this treaty along with John Jay and Benjamin Franklin. This officially ended every conflict between America and Britain. Later in 1785, Adams served as the very first American Ambassador to Great Britain. He tried his best to keep the peace between the countries. At one point, it was very hard for both countries to follow the treaty. It pressurized Adams a lot. He soon left Europe, in 1788, resigning from his position to fulfill his other duties towards America.

In 1800, John Adams became the first president to officially move to the white house. In the same year, John Marshall and Samuel Dexter were appointed as secretary of state and secretary of war respectively. During that period, French Revolution had taken heights with the help of Napoleon. By his Convention of 1800, America and France mutually agreed to return all the seized ships and allow the trade of essential goods to the enemy nation. On this, Senate voted in January 1801, which resulted in 16-14 votes but the Federalist insisted the Senate vote in favor. So a new proposal was offered which said France had to pay for all the damages. In February, the treaty passed and was signed by Adams. The result of the treaty took a long to come from France that new president was already elected and 1801 was the end of Adams’ Presidency.

After his Presidency, Adams resumed farming and indulged himself in writing. It was in 1808, that Adams resigned from Senate because of the politics of Federalists. After 1809, Adams wrote in Boston Patriot newspaper, disapproving Hamilton's 1800 pamphlet. In 1813, Adams faced the early death of his daughter Abigale and later, his wife, Abigale followed in 1818 who suffered with typhoid. Adams remained politically active for some time through his writing but it did not make a huge impact on the society. He died of heart attack on July 4, 1826. Another great personality died on the same day, can you guess who was it? Well! You would, if you’ve watched our previous videos. It was Thomas Jefferson who died just a few hours before John Adams.

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