Weekly President's Course: Week 2: John Adams

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Weekly President's Course Week 2: John Adams From Martin Kelly, your Guide to American History John Adams had a distinguished career and a huge impact on the formation of America. He was a member of both Continental Congresses, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Helped negotiate peace with England in 1783, was the nation's first Vice President and second President. Despite all of this, he was only elected to one term of office. John Adams Biography Want to learn more about John Adams? Check out this biography which covers his childhood, education, early career, presidency, and more. John Adams - Fast Facts These facts are a great introduction and overview of John Adams' presidency. Read about the major events of his term, find further resources, and participate in a poll rating Adams' presidency. Quotes from John Adams John Adams words and ideas can help you understand the man and his beliefs. Adams Frequently Asked Questions Learn the answer to some frequently asked questions about John Adams. The Boston Massacre John Adams was an attorney for the defense during the aftermath of the Boston Massacre. But who was to blame for the Massacre? Was it truly an act of tyranny or just an unfortunate event of history? Read the conflicting testimonies here. Alien and Sedition Acts Passed while he was president, these highly controversial acts attempted to limit immigration and free speech. Additional John Adams Resources These resources and articles can help you gain a greater understanding of the second president. This email is written by: Martin Kelly American History Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Weekly President's Course' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement