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First American Colony
First permanent English Colony in Jamestown. It was a new start for colonists, they were curious, wanted more land, and wanted to improve themselves. -
Slave Society Develops
Started using more slaves over indentured servants, they were a more permanent force and they were genetically better able to fight off disease. So as death rate falls and slave prices decline, slaves are a better -
War of the Spanish Succession
This is the last of Louis XIV’s wars for domination of the continent. The Peace of Utrecht ends the war and marks the rise of the British Empire. Called Queen Anne’s War in America -
United Kingdom Formed
The UK of Great Britain was formed, England, Wales, and Scotland joined. -
The Great Awakening
Decades before the challenge to Great Britain, colonists challenged other traditional institutions and local authorities. People became more independent minded, and willing to oppose authority. -
The French and Indian War
(1754-1763) Also known as the seven years war. The war was primarily fought between the colonies and New France, both sides were supported by military units from parent countries of GB and France, as well as Native Americans. -
John Quincy Adams Born
John Quincy Adams was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, son of John and Abigail Adams. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
John Quincy Adams watched the Battle of bunker Hill during the American Revolution from his family farm and was only eight years old. “and the heat from the flames so intense as scarcely to be borne… and the wind blowing the smoke in their faces… the reinforcements not able to get to them” (Unger, 15). -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed. U.S. declares independence from Great Britain. -
Start of the American Revolutionary War
The Battle of Lexington sparks the start of the American Revolutionary War against England for the Independence, it is won and ends in 1783. -
The Traveler
Adams sails for France with his father, the emissary of Congress seeking French financial aid for the Revolutionary War. “You’re embarking under very threatening signs. The heavens frown, the clouds roll, the winds howl, the waves of the sear roar upon the beach” (Unger, 5). -
U.S Constitution Signed
Constitutional convention went from May to September and it was finally signed and put into place. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille. -
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed
The Reign of Terror begins in France. Eli Whitney also invents the cotton gin in this year which helped the growth of the cotton industry and helped institutionalize slavery in the south. -
President
Adams elected second president of the U.S; appointed minister to Prussia. -
U.S Senator
Adams was elected to the senate after working as Minister to the Netherlands -
Louisiana Purchase
This is an international event because the U.S negotiates it from France for $15 million, and the U.S doubles its territory -
The War of 1812
England attacked the colonies mostly to reclaim its North American territory. Colonies defeat Great Britain. -
Treaty of Ghent
Adams was the chief negotiator for the Treat of Ghent, which ended the war of 1812. -
The C&O Canal
Adams wanted to bring all sections of America together, so he worked to build canals that connected different sections. The first one was the C&O Canal. Also loses the presidential election to Jackson. -
JQA Dies
Adams dies in 1848 after a stroke, was buried back in Quincy Massachusetts. “This is the end of earth, but I am composed,” John Quincy Whispered, then lapsed into a coma for three days until he dies (Unger, 310).
