Most People know John Adams as the second president of The United States of America. But he should be known for much more than that. Adams was a lawyer, rebellion leader, and of course, a present. During the American Revolution, he was one of the first to want independence. Once he and several others went for independence, they worked together to create the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams was respected and was looked up to. He was a courageous man as well as a leader not just in the American Revolution, but throughout his entire life.
Adams was a natural leader. From the time he was elected to be a member of the continental congress to becoming the president of the new country. “Adams was a member of the first Continental Congress in 1774. He persuaded the congress the next year to form a continental army, over which George Washington became commander,” (Goldman 9). He influenced others to join the colonies in the act of independence against Great Britain. A true leader does not elect himself for all opportunities but instead, sees qualities in others fit for different positions. Adams saw that George Washington would be the best commander during the army so he nominated …show more content…
If he had an idea and presented it to others, many people would join him. He was one of the first to recommend independence among the continental congress. Others soon went for independence as well. Adams was a leader, many people followed him and trusted his opinion (John Adams-10). His opinion mattered. Adams always had reliable reasons for all of his beliefs and actions. He knew that American Independence was worth fighting for. Colonists followed Adams, and trusted him. Adams was a part of about ninety committees (C. James). Surly a man with such knowledge would be a part of a plan for independence. Which is why he was a great leader, his opinion mattered and he always lead in the correct
Adams was a natural leader. From the time he was elected to be a member of the continental congress to becoming the president of the new country. “Adams was a member of the first Continental Congress in 1774. He persuaded the congress the next year to form a continental army, over which George Washington became commander,” (Goldman 9). He influenced others to join the colonies in the act of independence against Great Britain. A true leader does not elect himself for all opportunities but instead, sees qualities in others fit for different positions. Adams saw that George Washington would be the best commander during the army so he nominated …show more content…
If he had an idea and presented it to others, many people would join him. He was one of the first to recommend independence among the continental congress. Others soon went for independence as well. Adams was a leader, many people followed him and trusted his opinion (John Adams-10). His opinion mattered. Adams always had reliable reasons for all of his beliefs and actions. He knew that American Independence was worth fighting for. Colonists followed Adams, and trusted him. Adams was a part of about ninety committees (C. James). Surly a man with such knowledge would be a part of a plan for independence. Which is why he was a great leader, his opinion mattered and he always lead in the correct