Essay Assignment I
John Adams
Part 1, Episode 1
25 points
John Adams was the first Vice–President of the U.S. (under first President, George
Washington) and then the second President of the United States. He was a Massachusetts trial
lawyer who did not originally aspire to be a leader in the movement toward American
independence from Great Britain, as was his wealthier, more activist cousin, Samuel Adams.
While a member of the Continental Congress, John Adams became one of the primary
proponents —if not THE primary proponent—of independence, and he assisted Thomas Jefferson
in overseeing the drafting of the Declaration (though Jefferson was most assuredly the primary
author).
In the election of 1800, Adams was defeated in his run for a second term as President by his
Vice President, Thomas Jefferson. He died on July 4th, 1826: the same day as Thomas Jefferson, his
often political rival, but good friend.
His wife, Abigail Smith Adams, was a remarkable woman for the time, well–educated (not a
common thing for women in the 18th century)—though not formally; and his most trusted partner,
advisor, and closest friend. His eldest son, John Quincy Adams, was elected to the U.S. House of
Representatives, the U.S. Senate, served as Secretary of State to President James Monroe, and was
elected sixth President of the United States in 1824.
Write an essay addressing the following inquiries (There are no “right answers”. Give your
observations, reflections and analysis.):
What do you feel was the primary motivation of John Adams in agreeing to take the case of
the defense of Captain Preston and the British soldiers?
What about the case seemed so important to him?
What are your observations about the trial?
Based on your observations, what is your perception of the English–American Common Law
system in Colonial America?
Other thoughts?
3 – 4 pages, typed, numbered, double–spaced; number your pages.
NO title page or reference page necessary.
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