JOHN ADAMS
an award-winning, 7-part miniseries made by HBO Films on the life
of the 2nd President of the United States
As you view the miniseries, note moments of John Adams life for which he deserves to be remembered.
Answer the following questions (Due after we finish viewing all the episodes):
1. How is John Adams portrayed in the series?
2. What do you see as his strengths and weaknesses?
3. What word would you use to characterize his personality?
4. Which scenes shed the most light on his views and values?
5. Do you see a contradiction between Adams identity as an American patriot and his role
as a defender of British soldiers? Explain.
6. How is Abigail Adams depicted in the series?
7. In what ways does she influence her husband’s political decisions?
8. What role did John Adams play at the Continental Congress?
9. John Adams: “He united the states of America.” What evidence do you find within
miniseries to support this point?
10. In your estimation, how should Adams be remembered?