Lesson 22 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPJohn Adams: Voice of Independence
John Adams was a leader who helped the United States become independent from Britain.
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John Adams was a leader who helped the United States become independent from Britain. He was the second President of the United States and worked hard to create a fair government. Adams believed in the importance of freedom and justice for all people.
Key Facts
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735.
He was a lawyer before becoming President.
Adams helped write the Declaration of Independence.
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1 of 2What did John Adams help the United States achieve?
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