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John Adams biography test
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Question 1
Which U.S. president in turn was John Adams?
second
Question 2
When and where was he born?
in 1735
Braintree, Massachusetts
Question 3
At age 16, John Adams began his education at:
Harvard College
Question 4
What was the name of John Adams's wife?
Abigail Smith
Question 5
How many children did the presidential couple have?
six
Question 6
Susan, one of the President's daughters died prematurely. What was her age?
at age of one
Question 7
Who served as vice president during John Adams' term?
Thomas Jefferson
Question 8
Under whom did John Adams apprentice to study law?
James Putnam
Question 9
What was John Adams' role just before he assumed the presidency?
Vice President of the United States
Question 10
As a lawyer, John Adams took on (albeit reluctantly) the defense of Thomas Preston, the commander of British forces responsible for the bloodshed among civilians. The event, during which five American civilians lost their lives, is named:
Boston massacre
Question 11
In what year was John Adams elected to Continental Congress?
in 1774
Question 12
Who ruled Great Britain during John Adam's political activity?
George III
Question 13
John Adams was appointed as ambassador to which European country in 1780?
The Netherlands
Question 14
When John Adams was appointed as the first American ambassador to Great Britain?
in 1785
Question 15
How many electoral college votes did he recieve in 1788–89 United States presidential election?
34