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Birth of John Adams
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Graduated from Harvard
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Earned Masters degree in Law
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Married to Abagail Smith (third cousin)
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Agreed to represent the British soldiers on trial for killing five civilians in what became known as the Boston Massacre.
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Adams was elected to the Massachusetts Assembly and was
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One of five to represent the colony at the First Continental Congress.
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Congress approved Adams's resolution proposing that the colonies each adopt independent governments.
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Became head of the Board of War and Ordinance
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One of the American diplomats sent to negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which brought an end to the Revolutionary War.
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Arranged treaties of commerce with several European nations
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Returned home after 10 years in London
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Became Vice President
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Became President of U.S.A.
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John Adams Died (Same Day as Thomas Jefferson)