This title explores the creative works of US President John Adams. Works analyzed include the preface to A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America, his inaugural address, his writings on women's right to vote, and his letter on Thomas Jefferson. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Adams. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.