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The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America.
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This was a series of wars in Central Europe. This ended with the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, radically shifting the balance of power in Europe. This affects the formation of the US because of the direct contact that these two areas have with each other.
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The crowning of a new king influences American history because of the changing relationships between England and America. Charles ii being crowned could have either been a positive or negative shift for these relations.
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This was a rebellion lead by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. Berkeley had been failing to meet the demands of the people he represented which lead to this rebellion.
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The opening of cotton mills in England has an affect on trade between England and the Americas. Also with the mass production of cotton, this could cause clothing to be cheaper and more available to the people in developing colonies in the Americas.
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The French and Indians fought together against the British, the french were outnumbered and relied heavily on their native American allies. This was a war over territory between the British settlers and the French
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This was a tax placed on the importation of all sugar products. This caused tension in the relationship between Britain and the Americas.
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John Quincy Adams was a very influential person in the formation of the colonies. This was the start of all the good he did internationally and specifically for the formation of America.
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The Boston Massacre was the result of high tensions between the colonists and British soldiers. The soldiers have been placed in colonies to ensure that British rule was being carried out in the Americas, this angered many colonists.
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JQA describing his first few days aboard the ship: "It would be fruitless to attempt a description of what I saw, head and felt during these next three days. To describe the ocean, the waves, the winds, the ship, her motions, rolling, wringing, and agonies- the sailors, their countenances, language, and behavior is impossible" -John Quincy Adams
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Shay's Rebellion was an armed rebellion in Massachusetts. Daniel Shay led rebels in an uprising against perceived economic and civil rights injustices.
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This was a big event in Adams' life because he was initially rejected from this institution. Being accepted to Harvard continued the Adams' legacy there.
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This marks the end of Adams' education and he is able to officially enter into adult life and continue to positively influence the world.
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This influences American life because as life in England changes, this influences trade and relationships between America and the United Kingdom.
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This was a conflict that lasted from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The United States declared war because of trade restrictions and the imprisonment of American merchant sailors.
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"A treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain has this day been signed by the British and American plenipotentiaries at this place..."- John Quincy Adams
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John Quincy Adams heavily influenced Monroe's decisions, Monroe relied on Adams for advice throughout his presidency.
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This influences life in America because this allows for innovation to spread globally and can pave the way for long term travel around the world, especially with westward expansion happening in the US.
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This was the start of John Quincy Adam's presidency and his ability to positively influence the United States with his knowledge of the world.
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"Whenever his presence could give aid and countenance to what was useful and honorable to man, there he was... Where could death have found him but at the post of duty?"- Thomas Hart Benton
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The Kansas-Nebraska act allowed for people in the Kansas and Nebraska territories to vote whether or not they want to be a free or slave state.
