Short Biography:
John Adam's was born October 30 and was the image to the enlightment of republicanism. He is still considered one of the fathers of the founding of the US. He lead the US to independence and was the second president of the same country. He lived in Massachusetts and promoted the American Revolution. He had the idea of a Peace Treaty with Britan. He was George Washignton's vicepresident.
During his government he had a war with France and defeated Jefferson Republicans. He was defeated
by Thomas Jefferson in reelections and went back to Massachusetts. He and his wife, Abigail, raised
their children in politics and they are now called the Adams political family. His son John Quincy, was sixth president of the US. He is recognized for being successful during his goverment.
Famous Quotes
Fear is the foundation of most governments.
Genius is sorrow's child.
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.
Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell.
viernes, 28 de enero de 2011
Patrick Henry
Important Facts:
- Born May 29, 1736 in Hanover County, Virginia
- Protested against British tirany
- He was a symbol of American struggle for liberty
- Served in Virginia's House od Burgueses and Continental Congress
- He was a 5-term governer of Virginia
- Died June 6, 1799 at Red Hill Plantation, Virginia
- He was a lawyer, patriot, orator, and participant in every aspect on the founding of the US. Henry at firtst tried merchandizing and farming but failed. Then he went into the lawyer career and was accepted to practice in 1760. Three years later his reputation was made when he won a case named the Parson's Cause defending farmers. Later he created bills against the British laws. To his surprise many colonies adapted these bills as their own. From then on, he was idolized and became a hero to all revolutionaries.
"Fear is the passion of slaves."
"Give me liberty or give me death."
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience."
"I know no way of judging the future but by the past"
"I like dreams of the future better than the history of the past."
"The great object is that every man be armed."
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