June 11 1776: Trade and Independence
June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress approves a resolution for the sexy part of Independence: trade agreements.
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John Adams Releases the Documents (XYZ Affair)
John Adams was under great pressure to release documents proving the XYZ Affair. Turns out? He did.
Keep on reading...December 11 – an (eventual) end to Quasi-war with France (video)
October 2 – John Adams on Samuel Adams(& not the Beer) December 11- An (eventual) end to war with France John Adams’ presidency was marked by two unwanted difficulties: the rising and crystallizing of political parties, and an undeclared war with France. The latter was made much more difficult by the former.More from John Adams: play […]
Keep on reading...November 27- Adams sent to France (video)
October 2 – John Adams on Samuel Adams(& not the Beer) November 27 – John Adams sent to France(for the first time) “Ordered, that Mr. Samuel Adams, and Mr. J Adams, have leave of absence to visit their families… Journals of the Continental Congress, November 7, 1777John Adams had been working as a delegate to the […]
Keep on reading...November 13 – Adams (begrudgingly) returns to France (video)
October 2 – John Adams on Samuel Adams(& not the Beer) November 13 – John Adams Returns to France(Reluctantly) “I have just sent Mr. Thaxter, Johnny and Stephens with the Things on Board. I shall go with Charles at four O Clock. It is now three.” to Abigail Adams, November 13, 1779John Adams was on a […]
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