<p>US History Viewing Guide: John Adams</p><p>While watching the HBO mini-series, John Adams, think about the following questions and do your best to answer them accordingly. </p><p>1. As you watch, note moments in life for which John Adams deserves to be remembered. </p><p>2. Reflect on the following description of John Adams: “He united the states of America.” a. What evidence do you find from the movie that would support this claim?</p><p>3. How is John Adams portrayed in the movie? Give examples to support your argument(s).</p><p>4. What do you see as his strengths and his weaknesses?</p><p>5. What scenes shed the most light on his views and values? </p><p>6. What role did Adams play at the Continental Congress? 7. What do you think is John Adams’ most important contribution as a member of Congress? </p><p>8. List the advantages and disadvantages, as they are debated in the movie, with American independence.</p><p>Advantages to Independence Disadvantages to Independence</p><p>9. After watching the few episodes you have, of John Adams, what can you honestly say you’ve learned about this time period in American history?</p>