John Adams was born in 1735 and was the second president of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801. As president, he oversaw the XYZ Affair, passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, and responded to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. He also established the Navy Department, Marine Corps, and moved the capital to Washington D.C. Earlier in his career, Adams was involved in the Boston Massacre and Revolutionary War, and negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War.

1. John AdamsBy:Kirill Zubanov and Dylon Anthony

2. John Adams Early lifeJohn Adams was born October 30, 1735. He was an American lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and political theorist. He was the oldest of three brothers. Adams was born to a modest family. He went to Harvard College at 16 years old. His father wanted him to become a minister, but instead he became a school teacher and Worcester.

3. Individual AccomplishmentsHe became the second president of the United States. His terns of office were from March 4, 1797 to March 3, 1801. He only served one term as U.S. president.

4. Major Events While in OfficeXYZ Affair (1797)Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions(1798)Navy Department and Marine Corps Created (1798)Capital moved to Washington, D.C (1800)Library of Congress established (1800)Midnight Appointments (1801)

5. Major Events while in officeHe was involved in the following:Boston MassacreRevolutionary WarTreaty of Paris (negotiated the Treaty of Paris) John Adams signing the Treaty of Paris

6. ImportanceAll of the events John Adams did helped America strive and become a better country as well.