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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Jefferson decide to accept a position in Paris?

2. Who was the captain of the ship taking Adams to Europe?

3. At what age did John Adams enter Harvard University?

4. Which of the following did Abigail not find Paris to be?

5. The congress voted that there should be how many legislative bodies in the new government?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Adams' overall opinion of the First Continental Congress?

2. Explain Adams' education and entry into the profession of law.

3. How did Adams spend his time while in Paris in the spring and summer?

4. Why did Adams move to Holland?

5. After all the debate, what was the final vote for independence on July 4, 1776?

6. What were Abigail's overall impressions of Paris?

7. What happens to Adams just as he is about to give up his life as a public servant for the government?

8. What were the three factions vying for power at the Second Continental Congress?

9. How did Adams pass his time while on the voyage to France?

10. How does Adams react when his ship is wrecked in a storm and he must be repaired in Spain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Adams showed George Washington tremendous respect by nominating him to lead the Continental Army but did not receive the same courtesy in return. Explain why Washington showed little regard for Adams, particularly when Adams served as his vice president. Also note Adams' integrity and ability to bear the affront.

Essay Topic 2

Explain John Adams' life from birth through his marriage and his legal career. What were his parents like? What was his personality? What behaviors were instilled in him that would make him a success in his later life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the poignancy of Adams and Jefferson both dying on the same day--the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Were there deaths a sign of divine approval and acceptance of the men as they were eulogized? Explain your perspective on the irony of the day's events.

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