John Adams And George Washington Analysis

In any country, at some point in time, there is a period of civil unrest. Revolts happen and revolutions take place because people constantly crave change, growth, and independence. During 508 B.C., the Athenians revolted against their government system and established a democracy. In 750 A.D. the Umayyad Dynasty was overthrown in the Abbasid Revolution. Many years later, in the 1300’s, the Scottish fought for independence from England. England then fought in another revolution from 1765-1783 led by the colonies established in America. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington were three of the most influential men during this Revolutionary Era in America. Even though all three men made important contributions, one man stands out
Thomas Jefferson had always yearned for independence. He hadn’t really had the experience early on to gain any momentum in the colonial rebellion. His writing skills, however, helped him to land a spot later on in the Revolution. John Adams, on the other hand, never wanted to risk his future legacy by becoming too radical. Adams tried to stay out of the fight against the political tyrant that was Britain. Due to his initial lack of enthusiasm toward the cause, he wasn’t much help once he began to agree with his peers views on independence. While each man ended up contributing greatly, George Washington showed intense commitment from the very beginning. He took a very active role in the fighting, unlike the roles of Jefferson and Adams. His leadership before the rebellion helped him to become the influence we know
The French Revolution was brought on, almost directly, by the American Revolution. After hearing of the war from returning soldiers, French citizens thought that they too could stand up against their tyrannical leaders to gain their own liberty and equality. Thanks to the success that Washington, Adams and Jefferson had in securing independence after the American Revolution, the French knew that it was possible to stand up against their leaders. They also saw that starting a rebellion could help them achieve the success and freedom they so desired. Each man was responsible for American Independance. While the roles of both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were completely on the political end of the Revolution, George Washington took on the crucial roles of a military figure; roles far more useful during war than the ability to write graciously. Sun Tzu once said, “A leader leads by example, not force.”. Neither Jefferson nor Adams could have taken an unskilled army and turned it around in the way that George Washington did. Washington had the experience to guide the Colonial Army, the knowledge to lead them, and the strategy to find