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Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent settlement for the British in the New World. The new settlement had numerous issues including malnutrition, disease, and conflict with the indigenous Indians (Oakes, James, et al. 63-64). -
South Sea Company
The South Sea Company was formed between Spain and Britain regarding debt and trading control. Britain made the agreement to consume Spain's war debt, however Spain had to let Britain gain a monopoly of their trade ("South Sea Bubble Short History" ). -
Grenville First Prime Minister Instability
From 1763 to 1782 England had five different Prime Ministers starting with George Grenville, some of the Prime Ministers were sympathetic to the colonial struggle. Therefore, the sudden change in authoritative position shows governmental instability in England. -
John Quincy Adams Birth
John Adams and Abigail Adams gave birth to their first son, John Quincy Adams, on July 11th 1767. John Quincy was born at 141 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA into a morally strict family. Abigail Adams made it her mission to " instill [her children with] principles of self-discipline and prayer " (Unger 9). -
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American Revolution
Starting with the "shot heard around the world" at Lexington and Concord the American Revolution was in the hearts and minds of the people. The American Revolution was difficult to begin with 20-30 % of the population loyal to the crown. However, the goal of a creating a new nation was eventually achieved. -
Witnessing the Battle of Bunker Hill
John Quincy Adams and his mother, Abigail Adams watched the Battle of Bunker hill take place. John Quincy, only seven years old at the time, watched "fallen comrades...tripping over lifeless bodies...sprawling to the ground into pools of blood and torn flesh" (Unger 15). -
Olive Branch Petition
The moderate colonists hoped to avoid war. Therefore, the radical colonists tried to please the middle colonies with one last attempt at peace with the British. However, King George interpreted the Olive Branch petition as a sign of rebellion (Oakes, James, et al. 196). -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and two others focused on human equality, belief in human nature, and a government established for the will of the people (Oakes, James, et al. 197- 198). -
The Anglo- French War
John Adams and John Quincy were heading to Bordeaux after leaving Massachusetts. While on the ship, "a pilot came aboard and announced that France and England were at war" (Unger 32-33). -
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Private Secretary to Francis Dana
When John Quincy was fourteen years old he got an offer from the minister of the court of Empress Catherine II, Francis Dana, that he could not refuse. Due to John Quincy's fluency in language, Francis offered him a secretary and interpreter position alongside him. -
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Shays's Rebellion
Shays's rebellion led by Daniel Shays was an uprising of Massachusetts farmers by surrounding court-buildings and opposing high taxes. Although the uprising was diminished, this made it evident that the Articles of Confederation were weak. -
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French Revolution
The financial strain on the French after the American Revolution fueled a revolution in France that would lead to the dissolution of the monarchy. King Louis XVI of France was beheaded on January 21st 1793 and his wife, Marie Antoinette followed in death shortly after. This event led to the rise of the French empire and Napoleon ("Louis XVI"). -
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Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey rebellion led to tax collectors becoming tared and feathered due to the taxation protests. However, George Washington was able to get 12,000 troops together and squash the rebellion. This act by George Washington under the constitution showed the strength in the national government. -
John Quincy Adams Married
John Quincy married Louisa Catherine Johnson who was an "English-born daughter of and American diplomat... a perfect match" (Unger 99). Although Louis suffered many miscarriages in their marriage, she was able to birth four children. One of her children was named George Washington Adams after the first president of the United States. -
French Army in Egypt
The French army was overthrown in Cairo a week after Napoleon and his army invaded Egypt. The destruction of 280 transports and 55 warships led to the unraveling of the French army and eventual collapse of the French economy (Unger 115). -
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John Quincy Adams Senator
John Quincy Adams was elected as a Federalist Senator for Massachusetts in 1803. Adams resigned from the Senate and chose to lose his title as a Federalist. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 allowed the settlers fulfill their "manifest destiny." By removing the British threat, the population in the west grew rapidly by doubling every two years. -
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John Quincy Adams Presidency
John Quincy Adams won presidency through an election known as the "corrupt bargain." Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams joined forces to defeat Andrew Jackson and sway the decision of the congress. -
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John Quincy Adams U.S. House of Representatives
John Quincy is the only former president to serve in the House of Representatives. John Quincy served happily for Massachusetts in the 22nd Congress until he died. -
John Quincy Adams Death
John Quincy Adams suffered a stroke in the House of Representatives and later fell into a coma. John Quincy was buried beside of his mother and father in the family crypt and was later joined by his wife ("The Death of Representative"). -
Kansas Nebraska Act
The Kansas- Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri compromise of 1820 and 1840 and let the people of these states to vote for slavery in the new states. This led to "Bleeding Kansas" and eventually to the split of the democratic party and the nation as a whole ("The History Place ").
