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Tobacco Industry begins
John Rolfe introduced the seeds to the Virginia soil and 1.5 million pounds were exported. This led the way to the beginning of the cash crop industry. -
The United Kingdom of Britain is Born
In 1707 England and Scotland become united and renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Later this United Kingdom would soon have in addition Wales and Northern Ireland. -
The Next King of Prussia
In 1713, Fredrick Williams was named King of Prussia. It is said that he was responsible for transforming Prussia from a second-rate power into the efficient and prosperous state. -
Sir Issac Newton's Death
This date marks the death of one of the world's greatest scientists. Other than his studies in universal gravitation, he is most known for developing the three laws of motion, which is said to have formed the basic principles of modern physics. -
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The Great Awakening
In this era colonists challenged other traditional institutions and local political authorities. It created for the colonists a greater willingness to oppose authority as well as made them less differential. -
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French and Indian War
This war played a crucial part in American History. Thanks to this war we have the start of the Declaration of Independence. From this war some of the long term causes were easier access to obtain land, more opportunities for "self-made" men, and more voting access (for white males). -
The Sugar Act
This act was to replace the former Molasses Act that was made in 1733. The one key difference between the two was that in the Sugar Act it required lower duty but was now enforced. The response was seen to be ineffective and disorganized. -
John Q. Adam's Birth
John Q. Adams was born in July, 1767 in Baintree, Massachusetts. He was the first son of Abigail and John Adams. -
Tea Act
The tea act lowered duty on tea but was interpreted as a bribe. NYC, Philly, and Charleston refused to let ships with tea into port. This served as the catalyst for the Boston Tea Party. -
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Battle of Bunker Hill
John Quincy Adams, at only 7 years old, witnessed this horrific battle with his own eyes along with his mother. The casualties exceeded over 250 patriots. John, after witnessing this gruesome slaughter explained " I saw with my own eyes the fires of Charlestown (Ugner 16)." This war was seen as the Battle of Independence. -
Shay's Rebellion
This rebellion demonstrated the weakness of Articles, the excesses of democracy and lack of virtue. Though the rebellion was crushed, it showed the nation what they were capable of. -
First National Bank of The United States Was Established
This BUS was established under a 20 year charter. The BUS was received with vary opposing views. Jefferson was against it and pointed out that the constitution did not say the federal government could establish a bank, he was more of a strict interpreter. Hamilton however was in favor of it and was seen as a more loose interpreter of the constitution. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
This rebellion demonstrated the strength of the constitutional government. Those who opposed whiskey tax created whiskey poles and tarred and feathered tax collectors. -
Napoleon Leads Coup D'etat
This uprising overthrew the system of government. In addition it also set up the Consulate, which would replace the old system of government. It would later on be abolished by Napoleon when he declared himself emperor in 1804. -
John Adams is Elected to U.S. Senate
Thomas Jefferson noted that John while in the Senate was extremely valuable companion in negotiating, at the same time Jefferson did note that he was a dangerous foe when it came to trying to pack the Supreme Court. It is also said that while John was in the senate he made sure to find a way to aggravate both Federalists and Republicans. One federalist leader snapped at him saying "He will pitch on one side and the other, as the popular currents may happen to strike (Unger 131)." -
First Independent State in Latin America
At this time, Jean-Jacques, a former slave turned general, led an army of revolutionaries at the Battle of Vertieres of which the French were defeated. After their victory Jacques declared the nation independent and renamed it Haiti. -
John Q. Adams Discusses Historic Treaty with Britain
In this treaty the British banned the taking of men into military/ naval force with or without notice. Under this treaty it restored American inland fishing rights while also allowing Czar Alexander to conciliate the slave composition issue. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was very crucial in solving the problem of admitting new states as either slave or free. It is also said that the Missouri Compromise delayed the topic of abolition for nearly a decade. -
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John Q. Adams Presidency
John Q. Adams was elected to be our 6th president of the United States.It is said that John was established as the most ineffective president in early American History. John once said, at his inauguration that " Our political creed is...that the will of the people is the source, and the happiness of the people the end of all legitimate government upon earth (Unger 239)." -
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John Adams petitions for Abolition in Washington
In 1835 John petitions for abolition but quickly realizes that in doing so would split the nation into two severed parts, one being pro-slavery the other being anti-slavery. That is why almost a year later he completely changes his argument to where it stated that slavery can not be re-established in a territory that is free yet can not be abolished in states that have established pro-slave. -
John Q. Adam's Death
John unfortunately died in the capital while Henry Clay was supposedly holding his right hand. It is said that with only a few moments left John scraped up enough energy to thank all those around him.
