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Birth of John Adams
John Adams was born on this day. This is important since without John Adams, our government choices would be different since John Adams played a huge role in America. He was born in Braintree, Mass. "U.X.L. Encyclopedia of World Biography" by U.X.L. -
Abagail Adams is Born
This is important to the Adams family since without Mrs. Adams she would not have her political child, John Quincy Adams. She is not very known, although without people like her, history would have been very different. "Adams, Abigail (1744–1818)." The New Book of Knowledge. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
Adams goes to Harvard
John Adams, goes to Harvard this year. He was the first in his family to do so. This is important for the president himself since going to Harvard gave him the education he needs. Ketcham, Ralph. "Adams, John (statesman)." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
John Adams Becomes Lawyer
This is significant to American history since being a lawyer probably taught John Adams many types of situations which Americans have. This probably made him a better president. Padover, Saul K. "Adams, John." The New Book of Knowledge. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. -
John Adam's Marrige
<a href='' >Ketcham, Ralph. "Adams, John (statesman)." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2012.</a> That day was the day which he got married to Abagial Adams. His marrige lasted for a very long time! This is important to him not only since marrige is an important day, but their marrige made a new family with their political son, John Quincy Adams. -
John Adams's son has been born
John Adams son, John Quincy Adams is born. This is significant since John Quincy Adams plays a big political person in the U.S. government for the future. Ketcham, Ralph. "Adams, John Quincy." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
The Boston Massacre began
This is the day the Boston Massacre began. This is significant because this was a very sad day in our history since 5 men were shot and killed. Link: "John Adams" by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. -
John Adams was a Massachuessets Delegate
Adams was a delegat for Mass. until 1776. This is a very interesting fact, I find it, that he was involved in so many politcal events. Ketcham, Ralph. "Adams, John (statesman)." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
Declaration of Independence is Signed
This is significant for American history since this made it almost all the way complete. The Declaration of Independence is very , very important to American history since it told Britain that we are completely done with their rule. Rakove, Jack N. "Declaration of Independence." The New Book of Knowledge. Grolier Online http://nbk.grolier.com/ncpage?tn=/encyc/article.html&id=a2007420-
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1st public reading of the Decleration of Independence
This day is very, veyr important and significant since this told Britain that the U.S. is independent from them and that they don't have to listen to Britain.
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John Adams Serves as American Diplomat of Europe
John Adams served as an American dimplomat for Europe for 10 years until 1788! This is important to him since it helped him give the knowledge of working with politics which probably helped him in his life. Ketcham, Ralph. "Adams, John (statesman)." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
John Adams met King George III and showed him his Credentials(Date)
This is significant to John Adams himself since he could share his credentials with someone in this high of rank such as King George III.
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John Adams Elected Vice-President
This is the year John Adams was elected vice-president for George Washington. Surprisingly, Adams did not like his job as vice president! "Adams, John." America the Beautiful. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. -
George Washington becomes the first president of the United States
This day Washington took oath for office. This is significant since he was the first president of the U.S. Link: Social Studies Textbook -
Washington sends Army to Northwest Territory
Under General St. Arthur Clair, the 1st president had sent out an army to fix the conflict of the Northwest Territory . This is significant since it shows how much this new government is trying to fix the problem the sooner the better. This new way of trying to be stern about these problems show that America was trying to get off to a new start. Link: Social Studies Textbook page 261 -
The Bill of Rights was Ratified
Having the Bill of Rights ratified was very helpful for the people which makes it significant since it emphasizes of how America is a "Free County" as some say. The reason why it emphasizes that is becuase The Bill of Rights gives Americans some freedom. Link: Social Studies Textbook page 254 -
Whiskey Rebellion Turns Violent
This was the month the farmers started getting violent with the tax collectors. Each time a tax collector would show up at their house, they would tar and feather them, a violent way of dealing with such a situation. The reaction to this event is significant for America since in return of the farmers acting the way they were, the government was not scared and sent troops to handle this situation. This is significant since it showed that the new government is strong. Link: S.S. Textbook pg. 261 -
John Adams Becomes President
The day Adams became president is very important to the American history since Mr. Adams played a huge role in his days as president. He helped our country with many issues. Without him and well, this date, our country may be different. Link: Shultz, John A. "Adams, John (1735-1826)." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 17 Oct. 2012 -
The Alien Act goes into Effect
This event is very significant for the U.S. since it made it harder for "aliens", or forgeiners to enter the country. The helped the government at the time. "Adams, John." America the Beautiful. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
The Sedition Act goes into Effect
This is very significant to the U.S. history since it gave a bit more power to the government. This helped our government. "Adams, John." America the Beautiful. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
Losing the Presidential Election
This was the presidential election of 1800 to Thomas Jeffereson. Adams lost. This is significant to John Adams since his wonderful term came to an end. Jefferson was a very involved president. John Adams ran again, although he lost. "John Adams" by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. -
Abagial Adams Passes Away
This was a sad day for the Adams family. Mrs. Adams passed away from typhoid fever. She passed away in Quincy. "Adams, Abigail (1744–1818)." The New Book of Knowledge. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
Death of John Adams
He died as a ninety-one year old! This was few hours after Thomas Jefferson's death. He spent the last few months/ years at home. This was the day of the 50th anneversery of signing the Decleration of Independence. "Adams, John." America the Beautiful. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. -
Thomas Jefferson Passes Away
This is a sad day since Thomas Jefferson Passes Away. This day, not only him, but 2nd president of the United States, John Adams also passes away on Independence Day. That is also significant to U.S. history since Jefferson, a very important figure in history, passes away. "Jefferson, Thomas." America the Beautiful. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
