John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry and George Washington are all names that come to mind, when thinking about the founding fathers. The Catholic Declaration of Independence signer Charles Carroll, however, remains obscure when thinking of the founders of the United States. Carroll being less known does not make him less significant. Instead it cause questions to be raised as to what qualified him to be a founding father as well as what was his motivation. Carroll was born on September 17, 1737 in Annapolis, Maryland to Charles Carroll of Annapolis and Elizabeth Brooke.
John Adams John Adams is the one of the most interesting person in the Revolutionary War. He had a huge impact on the Revolutionary War. He helped make the Declaration of Independence. In 1774 he served in the first continental congress. He was the first vice president of the United States and the second president.
John Adams was arguably one of the most influential leaders in America between 1607 and 1840. He was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, MA and died in July 4, 1826 in Quincy, MA. During his life he was a lawyer, politician and diplomat for the United States, then he eventually became the second president of the United States. There were many influences that John Adams was able to contribute over the years therefore, he is known as the “founding father.” Some of the things that John Adams contributed to the United States was the help to led the colonies through the war by gaining the support of the French, defending the soldiers in the Boston Massacre, argued against major tax acts before the start of the War, and negotiated the ‘Treaty of Paris,’ which ended the Revolutionary War.
So how was a major figure in the American Revolution? Well, in the events that led to the Revolution he took a major stance, most famously in his criticism of George III after the Stamp Act got approved. He opposed the prices forced by the Townshend Acts and the British attempt to collect them by using the Royal Navy
Payne 1 Jordan Payne Mr. Anderson AP History November 30, 2017 John Adams John Adams, the Second President of the United States, a founding father, and a member of the Continental Congress who headed the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Prior to being elected as the President, he served as the first Vice President alongside George Washington. Adams was a well rounded man who voiced his opinions, had exceptional writing skills, and had a solid background of legal and philosophical studies. All of these qualities and the experience he gained from serving as Vice President more than qualified him to become the leader of the country. As George Washington's term concluded, John Adams became the next President of the United States
Our founding fathers are known to be some of the most important men in our nation's history. These men collectively shaped our great country and helped make it what it is today. You can say their name, and most anyone would know them and be able to rattle off a list of facts they probably learned in grade school. But how much do we really know these men…the men beyond the elementary school lessons? Gordon S. Wood set out to go below the surface and look further into some of the most well know American founders in his book Revolutionary Characters, What Made the Founders Different.
1. “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin Franklin 2. Benjamin Franklin remains one of the founding fathers of the United States of America because he drafted the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Franklin also was an author, politician, scientist, and inventor who were born in Boston in 1706.
Obscure People of the American Revolution We have all heard of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. These are the most studied, the most documented people of the American Revolution and a few of our country’s Founding Fathers. These are the famous people that everyone refers to when they are either reciting a quote or making a reference to the American Revolution or our Founding Fathers. We all know that these well documented individuals were well educated in the finest schools and that their families had the wealth to accomplish anything they wished.
In this paper, I will discuss the majority of all the wonderful things John Adams have accomplished in his life and all things he has done so we can gain our freedom. John Adams helped the colonist fight for their right to independence. He persuaded Thomas Jefferson to write The Declaration of Independence. Adams also was the United States ambassador, he participated in The Treaty of Paris which helped end the Revolutionary war, and was a part of the stamp act.
The second president of the United States, John Adams is considered one of the founding fathers of America, a key part in winning support for the American Revolution. Plus helping create the Declaration of Independence. After the Revolutionary War, Adams wrote a couple of essays that were helpful in creating the styling and strength of the new American government. Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts in 1735, oldest son of a New England farmer ancestors had emigrated from England in the 1630s. His parents were John Adams and Susanna Boylston.
Abigail Adams played a very important role in the American Revolution; even if she didn’t fight in the war. Abigail fought for women’s rights and slavery instead. Her perseverance pulled her through rough times, as well as her stubbornness. Abigail Adams was an independent woman and a fantastic role model. Abigail Adams was born on November 11th, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and grew up with no formal education.
Sam Adams was “head of the caucus club and a leading voice in Boston town meetings”(Irvin 51). He held a voice louder than most people in the American colonies during his time. Adams believed in the rights of people and he believed in saving his home town, Boston, as well as his neighbors who lived there. Thomas Jefferson, another man of a great voice, referred to Adams as "truly the Man of the Revolution” (Terzian). For his great contribution to gaining American independence and standing up for people’s rights, Adams eventually received another nickname, “Sam the Publican”(Irvin 54).
His conclusion was believed to inspire the founding fathers that they could defeat the British army granting America its independence, during a time when few men believed America could win. The founding fathers also admired and idolized heroes of the Persian war, in particular, Themistocles, and Leonidas. Adams was even compared to Themistocles by Thomas Jefferson. Even after the Revolutionary
What is a Hero? Heroes deal with hardships and failure before rising to stardom… American patriot Samuel Adams failed as a brewer and newspaper publisher before becoming one of the Independence movement’s most celebrated leaders and statesmen… Heroism is the act of being determined, courageous, and being selfless.
Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independance and the leading American political philosopher. Despite the unpopularity of his 1807 Embargo Act,he was followed in the presidency by his hand-picked successor James Madison. Francis Scott Key- american lawyer detained by the British who, after seeing the american flag remain atop fort Mchenry during its nighttime bombardment in 1814 was inspired to write the star-spangled banner. Thomas
