How much do you know about the social class system in colonial America before the revolution? Although it might sound like a boring topic, it influenced how every event in the revolution unfolded.

Don't worry though, this week isn't a lecture about social hierarchies. We can start exploring the topic by finding out more about Abigail Adams's husband, the man who really wanted to be a farmer against his father's wishes, the second president of the United States, John Adams.

Key Players:

John Adams: John Adams son; born to the middle class, eventually becomes lawyer and second president of the USA

Samuel Adams: John's cousin; born to money, eventually becomes and stays in poverty on purpose, kind of starts a revolution

Abigail Adams: Strong and intelligent woman; born to a prominent family, her husband and son would become presidents

James Otis Jr: Prominent Boston Lawyer; born to a wealthy family, mentor to John Adams, hamster

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