1. John Adams One of our Founding Fathers By: Tyler Sievert 4 th period TC

2. Table of Content Early years Early years Family Career 2 Career 2 Later Years Later Years Death His contribution to the Constitution His contribution to the Constitution Why is he a Founding Father. Why is he a Founding Father. Rivalry with Jefferson Rivalry with Jefferson Rivalry with Jefferson 2 Rivalry with Jefferson 2 Pictures Bibliography Interview with John Adams. Interview with John Adams.

3. Early Life Born in Braintree, Massachusetts Born on October 30 th 1735. Adams late teens, went to collage in Harvard. 1755 he received a Bachelors degree. After collage he went to Worcester, Massachusetts So he could think of career He chose Law TC

4. Family  Child of Susanna Boylston and John Adams  He was oldest of three children.  He had two brothers  Peter Boylston and Elihu  Married Abigail Smith in 1764.  They had 4 children:  Abigail, John Quincy, Charles, and Thomas Boylston. TC

5. Career  Center of political life during American Revolution  Completed the Treaty of Paris  This ended the American Revolution.  Part of 1 st & 2 nd Continental Congress.  He was vice president to George Washington  1779: became 2 nd president of the America TC

6. Career 2 John Adams was also a representive over seas in Europe.John Adams was also a representive over seas in Europe. In 1777 and 1779, he was to represent the fledgling union in Europe (he was accompanied by John Quincy both times)In 1777 and 1779, he was to represent the fledgling union in Europe (he was accompanied by John Quincy both times) TC

7. Later years  Ran for president for a second time  But lost to Thomas Jefferson.  After defeat, retired into a private life.  He went back home in 1800.  He was very depressed after his loss His son Charles Quincy died of Alchahol.His son Charles Quincy died of Alchahol. This made him more depressed.This made him more depressed. TC

8. Death Died on July 4 th 1826,Died on July 4 th 1826, Adams died in Quincy.Adams died in Quincy. 15 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence15 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence He lived a very full lifeHe lived a very full life In my opinion, he was a great manIn my opinion, he was a great man TC

9. His Contribution to the Constitution Important to the Constitution.Important to the Constitution. Helped debate important issues of constitution.Helped debate important issues of constitution. Came up with Checks and BalancesCame up with Checks and Balances Opinion was very importantOpinion was very important It was debated for hours, sometimes days.It was debated for hours, sometimes days. He also signed the constitutionHe also signed the constitution TC

10. Why is he a founding father? Founding father because of all his contributionsFounding father because of all his contributions He was on both of the Continental CongressesHe was on both of the Continental Congresses He was vice president to George WashingtonHe was vice president to George Washington 2 nd president of the United States2 nd president of the United States Ended the American Revolution.Ended the American Revolution. With the Treaty of ParisWith the Treaty of Paris Represented America in Europe: 1777, 1779 Represented America in Europe: 1777, 1779 Was accompanied by his son John Quincy.Was accompanied by his son John Quincy. Without him, this country wouldn’t be here today.Without him, this country wouldn’t be here today. Without him, we wouldn’t be free.Without him, we wouldn’t be free. TC

11. Rivalry with Thomas Jefferson Adams and Jefferson had a huge rivalry.Adams and Jefferson had a huge rivalry. Ran against each other for presidentRan against each other for president That is when there rivalry started.That is when there rivalry started. The first president race was won by Adams,The first president race was won by Adams, The second was won by JeffersonThe second was won by Jefferson TC

12. Rivalry with thomas Jefferson 2 After that, they just had a hatred for each other.After that, they just had a hatred for each other. Benjamin Rush convinced Adams to write a letterBenjamin Rush convinced Adams to write a letter This letter was to Jefferson,This letter was to Jefferson, It asked to end this rivalryIt asked to end this rivalry When he did, Jefferson wrote back and agreed.When he did, Jefferson wrote back and agreed. TC

13. Pictures Portrait of John Adams. John Adams coffin. Statue of John Adams TC

14. Bibliography http://www.enotes.com/presidential-biography/john-adams- administration/early-lifehttp://www.enotes.com/presidential-biography/john-adams- administration/early-lifehttp://www.enotes.com/presidential-biography/john-adams- administration/early-lifehttp://www.enotes.com/presidential-biography/john-adams- administration/early-life http://www.notablebiographies.com/A-An/Adams-John.htmlhttp://www.notablebiographies.com/A-An/Adams-John.htmlhttp://www.notablebiographies.com/A-An/Adams-John.html http://americanhistory.about.com/od/revolutionarywar/tp/foun dingfathers.htmhttp://americanhistory.about.com/od/revolutionarywar/tp/foun dingfathers.htmhttp://americanhistory.about.com/od/revolutionarywar/tp/foun dingfathers.htmhttp://americanhistory.about.com/od/revolutionarywar/tp/foun dingfathers.htm http://www.american-presidents.com/john-adamshttp://www.american-presidents.com/john-adamshttp://www.american-presidents.com/john-adams http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams#Thoughts_on_Gove rnmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams#Thoughts_on_Gove rnmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams#Thoughts_on_Gove rnmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams#Thoughts_on_Gove rnment http://millercenter.org/president/adamshttp://millercenter.org/president/adamshttp://millercenter.org/president/adams My BrainMy Brain TC

15. Interview with John ADams TC