John Hancock

(Play the trailer) In 2009, John Lee Hancock’s enormously successful Hollywood sports and drama film, based on the Michael Lewis non-fiction best seller novel, The Blind Side, was not only awarded an Oscar nomination, but so was its leading actress, Sandra Bullock. The film’s narrative structure articulates the true story of Michael Oher, also known as “Big Mike”, played by Quinton Aaron. In the film, Oher is a 17-year-old homeless black teenager who has come from a broken home. One night, Leigh…

John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767, in Braintree, Massachusetts, on a family farm. As the eldest son, his father and mother taught him mathematics and languages. Around the age of ten, in 1778, John Quincy traveled to many European countries such as Paris, The Netherlands, and England. He received proper schooling, at Passy Academy, where he studied dance, music, artistry, and fencing. A few years afterward, he received training in the diplomatic corps; and in 1781, he accompanied…

Samuel Adams- Spite of his lack of success at business (failing as a brewer and tax collector and wasting an inheritance), Adams displayed true genius in politics. He excelled at political discourse, writing and strategy. In 1765, Adams was elected to the General Court (legislature) of Massachusetts, representing the town of Boston. His abilities were recognized by his fellow legislators and he soon rose to a leadership position. Adams was offered positions by royal officials that would have…

John Adams Switching Sides John Adams is now a patriot that is a lawyer, and writer for the colonists. He first wrote for the newspaper to have dissertation about Canon and Feudal Law. Then he wrote for protests. Adams began to defend the colonists and started to become a patriot. He was married to Abigail Adams from 1764 to 1818. With her he had two children, John Quincy Adams and Abigail Adams Smith. John Adams and his family were loyal to the England king. In 1761,…

Founding Fathers of America, people such as John Adams, greatly influenced events before and during the Revolution that would lead to drastic changes and great events in America’s history. Adams was a patriot from a very early time before the Revolution, and pushed American independence to fully split from tyranny. Adams was involved in many political issues and positions, and would use these positions to foster the fledgling nation towards glory. John Adams was the eldest of three brothers,…

Samuel Adams was an American Patriot. He was born in Boston, at September 27th 1722. Adams was one of 12 children born to Samuel and Mary (Fifield) Adams. Only 3 of the children survived, Mary, Samuel and Joseph. He was born into a wealthy, religious family that was involved in politics. Samuel’s father wanted him to become a clergyman, but Adams had an interest in law. Adams got his Masters Degree in Arts to practice law at Hardford University, but his mother did not approve. When the British…

Revere was sent by his friend Dr. Joseph Warren to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the approaching British soldiers. Revere left Boston at approximately 10:00 pm with two others. He went first to Charlestown where he borrowed his horse from a fellow patriot, Deacon John Larkin. Revere had prearranged a message to warn the Sons of Liberty about the approaching British by hanging lanterns up at the top of the…

“If the British went out by water, we would shew two lanthorns in the North Church Steeple; and if by Land, one, as a signal” (Paul Revere). These are the famous words from a very famous Revolutionary War hero. Many people believe that they know all there is to know about Paul Revere and his life’s accomplishments. However, people do not know about his upbringing from adolescent to a grown up, how he joined the Sons of Liberty, and his attributions to the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere’s…

Samuel Adams was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 27th, 1722. Samuel’s dad was a successful brewer and served as a deacon for the Old and New South churches in boston. Samuel’s dad also was a Boston selectman and representative to the assembly. Samuel’s mom was also deeply religious from the teachings of Jonathan Edwards. Samuel’s childhood insisted of him surviving and 2 other children surviving out of 12 children all together. Adams and his 2 other brothers and sisters were…

Daniel Jahren Character Study Guide for Year of Wonders Anna Frith Protagonist Sam Frith Anna's deceased husband whom she loved very much. Died from an explosion in a mine Jamie Frith Anna's oldest son Killed by the Plague She grows and gathers herbs and uses them as medicine to help the sick of the village. Accused of being a witch Died because of the beating and near drowning she received during her witch trial. Anys Gowdie The orphan niece of Mem Gowdie. Shocks Anna with her frank…