Biography of John Adams

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30 October 1735 4 July 1826 John Adams was born in Braintree on 30 October 1735. He graduated in Law in 1755 by attending the prestigious Harvard University. His parents pressure him to become an important character and in sight. Young John doesn't disappoint their expectations. Besides being a good lawyer, John Adams stands out for his speaking abilities. Active teacher and politician, also deals with constitutional issues, publishing some essays on the situation of the colonies in the new world. In one of those works, in 1774, John Adams States that the colonies do not recognize, in their domestic policy, the authority and the work of the British Parliament. His entry into politics takes place before the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War: in 1775 participates in the Continental Congress as a delegate of Massachusetts and is part of the Editorial Board who participates in the drafting of the "Declaration of independence of the United States of America". Even before the figure of John Adams is tied to the "Stamp Act", a document to which it is opposed together with others. In 1778, Adams managed to stop the war with Great Britain, thanks to his diplomatic skills and the help of Benjamin Franklin. It is signed the "Treaty of Paris". John Adams was an advocate of independence and secession of United States foreign policy, and formulates some principles that tend to isolate America from other States and from Europe. In 1785 plays an important role: becomes Ambassador to Britain. In 1789, he returned to America, sits at the side of George Washington as the first Vice President of the country. The mandate runs from 1789 to 1796. In 1796, Adams is elected President of the United States: also continues to be an active federalist politician. During the years of his presidential term (which lasted from 1797 to 1801), John Adams approved the document entitled "Alien and Sedition Acts" which tends to limit the rights of foreigners. These laws make it quite unpopular, arousing controversy also very turned on. For this reason soon Adams ends up losing the important role within the federalist party. The same party which John Adams since 1800 loses credibility and melts. At the same time manages to avert the outbreak of war with France, again thanks to his skills as a diplomat, obtaining dominion over Florida by the same Napoleon. John Adams sends his son's passion for politics, to such an extent that follows him in his distinguished career, helping him to become the sixth President of the United States of America: John Quincy Adams was elected in 1825. Father of six children, John Adams died on 4 July 1826 in Quincy, at the age of ninety. Among the works he published policies there is "reflections on Government": the themes are social liberty and independence.

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