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1 trivia quiz  President John Adams and His Times coolicon
?Always an honest man; often a great one, but sometimes absolutely mad.?...........Thomas Jefferson in a letter July 29, 1789 to James Madison paraphrasing Benjamin Franklin?s opinion of Adams.
Tough 10Q
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Aug 08 08
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2 trivia quiz  John Adams: The Original Model icon
For years, Adams has been seen as the weak link between the presidencies of Washington and Jefferson. While he did have his faults (who doesn't?), Adams was a politican who knew the value of patience. Test your knowledge of this Founding Father.
Difficult 10Q
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Aug 07 03
trammgr editor
3 trivia quiz  You Don't Know John... icon
Not many people know about our second president, John Adams, overshadowed by the likes of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Let's see if you know "Bonny" Johnny Adams and his term in office.
Tough 10Q
507 plays
Mar 22 03
Geniusman101

Some sample questions from this category:

* From what college did John Adams graduate?
* What was the name of the undeclared war fought between America and France during Adams' term?
* Which American in France in 1799 tried to make a treaty by himself, without the government's or Adams' consent?
* Which laws were somehow passed by Adams (Federalist) to weaken the Democratic-Republican party and were considered, for the most part, unconstitutional?
* As a president, John Adams did something daring. He sacrificed his chance at re-election for the good of his country. What did he do that was so important?
* Who was John Adams' Vice President?
* As a young lawyer in Boston in 1770, Adams was called upon to represent the British commander and eight of his soldiers who ?started? the Boston Massacre. Who was the British captain that Adams defended?
* When Adams took over as U.S. president in March of 1797, there were only four cabinet positions in existence. What was unique about the men who initially made up John Adams? cabinet?
* Adams, as a politician and as an individual, was admired by some and hated by others. Who made the following statement about John Adams, ?Honest, intelligent, and sometimes out of his mind??
* What cabinet position was created during John Adams? term as president?
* Of the following Supreme Court justices, which one did Adams NOT appoint to the bench?

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