John Adams Trivia: Founding Father Facts

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What controversial act did John Adams sign in 1798?

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Answer: Alien And Sedition Acts
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With whom did John Adams stay for two months in London on 1783?

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Answer: John Stockdale
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What official post in the United States did John Adams hold from April 21, 1789 - March 4, 1797?

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Answer: Vice President
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Where was John Adams born?

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Answer: Quincy, Province Of Massachusetts Bay, British America
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Who was John Adams' first Secretary of Treasury in his Administration?

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Answer: Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Who succeeded John Adams in Vice - Presidential post?

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Answer: Thomas Jefferson
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What official post in the United States did John Adams hold from 1785 - 1788?

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Answer: Ambassador To Great Britain
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Who was John Adams' first Secretary of State in his Administration?

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Answer: Timothy Pickering
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With what sickness did John Adams' wife die of?

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Answer: Typhoid
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What is John Adams' political party?

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Answer: Federalist
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Who did John Adams appoint to the Supreme Court?

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Answer: John Marshall
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Where did John Adams die? Quincy,

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Answer: Massachusetts, USA
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What is the name of John Adams' spouse?

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Answer: Abigail Smith Adams
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At what age did John Adams pass away?

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Answer: 90
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How many tie - breaking votes did John Adams cast as President of the Senate?

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Answer: 2900%
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On what year did John Adams marry Abigail Smith?

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Answer: October 25, 1764
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For how many years did John Adams' correspondence with Thomas Jefferson last?

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Answer: 14 Years
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What is the name of the prominent lawyer under which John Adams studied law?

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Answer: James Putnam
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Who was John Adams' second Secretary of War in his Administration?

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Answer: Samuel Dexter
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On what year did John Adams pass away?

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Answer: July 4, 1826
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Who was John Adams' second Secretary of Treasury in his Administration?

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Answer: Samuel Dexter
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What nickname did John Adams gain due to the pomposity of his stance and along with his being overweight?

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Answer: His Rotundity
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On what date was John Adams born?

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Answer: October 30, 1735
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How many letters did John Adams' correspondence with Thomas Jefferson consist of?

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Answer: 158 letters
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Who was John Adams' Attorney General in his Administration?

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Answer: Charles Lee
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What was John Adams' religion?

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Answer: Unitarian
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By how many electoral votes did John Adams win over Thomas Jefferson in their first face off for the Presidency?

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Answer: 3
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