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English Civil War
This war was between Parliamentarians and Royalist. To put it simply, the war was over how England was being governed. One of the main outcomes of the war was the trial and execution of Charles I. -
7 years War
This was a war between Britain and France/Spain. The war was a demonstration of Britain impressive and strong naval forces. Which allowed them many victories over the years of war. -
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The English Industrial Revolution
The beginning of the revolution began in peoples homes. The use of tools and basic machines became common. The iron, steam engine, and textile industries made a big impact on society. Many other new technologies were created during this time and changed the way people lived. -
French Economic Crisis
France built up a lot of debt while participating in the 7 years war. The later abuse of power and unfair taxation lead to the French Revolution. The revolution however only placed France into further economic troubles. -
JQA married
John Quincy Adams marries Louisa Johnson. The two later go on to have four children together. -
JQA elected to U.S. Senate
John Q Adams was elected as a federalist. He represented Massachusetts. He was known as an independent thinker and often went against his own party. -
JQA becomes minister to Russia
President Madison appoints JQA to be minister to Russia. His support of Jefferson's foreign policy is likely why he gained the position as minister. He traveled to St. Petersburg with his wife and youngest son. -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain. The war initially started because the British were forcing economic sanctions on the U.S. The war began in Canada in an attempt to cut off the British supply lines. The war was wrapped up by JQA through the treaty of Ghent. -
Peace Commissioner at treaty of Ghent
JQA was placed in charge of peace negotiations in order to end the war of 1812. His main goal while negotiating was to restore things to the way they were before the war. At the end of negotiations, Adams had succeeded in that no one won new land. "At the signing, John Quincy declared to the delegates of both countries, 'I hope it will be the last treaty of peace between Great Britain and the United States.'" (Unger 175). -
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Secretary of State
JQA was appointed secretary of state by President Monroe. As secretary of state Adams helped to guide Monroe toward U.S. expansion and was one of the best diplomats. "In addition to silencing Clay, John Quincy's masterful policy statements silenced the British press and government." ( Unger 210) -
Monroe Doctrine
JQA was responsible for outlining the Monroe doctrine which went on to establish American foreign policy. The Monroe Doctrine opposed European colonization in America. -
JQA elected President
JQA is the 6th President of the United States. As President he supported high tarrifs and restricted land sales in order to slow the expansion to the West. Her served as President until 1829. "While Jackson was building a political party to support his own presidential ambitions, John Quincy held stubbornly to his naive dismissal of political parties as antithetical to union." (Unger 243). -
C&O Canal
JQA broke ground for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. He wanted to better connect the country and this canal was the first of many. This canal is still intact and the only one that survived the canal building era. -
Indian Removal Act
As the United States began growing south, many Native American tribes were seen to be in the way of the settlers. Andrew Jackson signed the Indian removal act. The act granted unsettled land in the west to the Indians which would leave land within State boarders for the new settlers. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
Nat Turner was a slave in the south who is credited with leading the only successful slave rebellion in the United States. The slaves involved in the rebellion killed around 60 white people. This rebellion left the south shaken. -
Second Seminole War
The Indian Removal Act was just the beginning. Andrew Jackson failed in removing Indians from Florida. Particularly, the Seminoles, who continued to fight back through the Second Seminole War. -
Battle of Alamo
The battle of Alamo was between the Texans and the Mexicans. The Texans at the time were trying to become independent from Mexico. For 13 days the Texan soldiers were able to hold down Alamo before they were overtaken by the Mexican soldiers. -
Trail of Tears
President Jackson forced the Cherokee Indians to leave their land. The trail of tears was devastating to the Native American people. Many Natives lost their lives on the long journey. -
Mexican American War
It could be said that the cause for this war was America's "manifest destiny". The United States fought against Mexico and tried to take their land (which they managed to). Texas gained its independence from Mexico. -
Treaty of Cahuenga
This treaty ended the Mexican-American war. The treated was signed in California and required that prisoners on both sides be freed. The United States also gained California as a territory because of the war and treaty. -
U.S. Declaration of Independence
The 13 colonies announce the Great Britain that they want to be independent. They were now the new nation known as the United States of America. John Adams was seen as a primary leader during this time and the making of the document.
