Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts which is now known as Quincy, Massachusetts. (Adams, John) His father was named John Adams as well, he was a farmer, parish, and militia officer. (Allison) His mother Susanna Boylston Adams was from a family of Brookline and Boston merchants and physicians. (Allison) John Adams lived on a farm, he helped a lot around the house. (Allison He didn't enjoy reading books but Adams always tried his best in the town's school. (Allison) In 1775 Adams graduated from Harvard with a rank of 14 out of 24 students. (Allison) At that time the ranking usually told people your social position. (Allison) Adams was one of the smartest people in his class. (Allison) He taught at a school for awhile but then soon started studying law in office …show more content…
(Allison) In 1776 John Adams became chairman of the Continental Board of War and Ordnance. (Allison) In 1779 the people of Braintree elected Adams to go to a convention that framed the stated constitution. (Allison) During this event he wrote almost the entire constitution and detailed Bill of Rights. (Allison) Many states adopted laws from Massachusetts's constitution. (Allison) It is the oldest functioning written constitution in the world. (Allison) Some time in 1788 John Adams was chosen to be vice president. (Allison) He lost to George Washington. Adams wa able to get 34 votes while Washington got 69. (Allison) Later Adams wrote down that being vice president was “ The most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived.” (Allison) In 1793 both of them were re-elected second terms in office. (Allison) In 1796 Washington refused to run a third time and Adam was able to beat Jefferson to become president by 3 votes. (Biography.com Editors) In 1800 Adams lost to Jefferson to become presidetnt again. (Biography.com