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Founding of Jamestown, Virginia
On May 14th, 1607, 104 English men and boys came into America. Jamestown, Virginia was chosen as their settling location. This was the first settlement for the Englishmen in North America. -
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Nine Years' War
This war has also been called the War of the Grand Alliance. This major conflict was between Louis XIV of France and European coalition of Austria and Holy Roman Empire. -
Glorious Revolution
This made sure that a parliament rather than a King or Queen would be in charge of government. It also determined that the Anglican religion would be dominant. These changes made Britain the world's most powerful country for a period of time. -
John Quincy Adams born
John Quincy Adams was born to John Adams and Abigail Adams. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. -
Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act is passed. The Bostonian men did not approve of the tax on tea. As a result of this, they dumped over 90,000 pounds of tea into their own Boston Harbor to show their protest. -
Battle of Bunkers Hill
This is at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. General Thomas Gage sends 2,400 soldiers. These soldiers were well armed and trained in taking on the mission to take on Bunkers' Hill. -
Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence to free the thirteen colonies and turns them into each independent state. This claims their freedom from the British government. July 4th is the official date that the United States of America celebrates its independence. -
John Quincy Adams sails to France
Congress appointed John Adams to be a commissioner in France. Abigail did not want another long separation so she asked for the whole family to go. However, congress lacked funds for the whole family so only John Quincy Adams could go. -
John Adams becomes President
John Adams was the Vice President of George Washington during the first presidential term in the United States. John Adams received the most electoral votes (71). Thomas Jefferson became Vice-President with (68) electoral votes. -
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Irish Rebellion of 1798
The United Irishmen were an aggressive group behind this revolution. The Irishmen started an uprising against the British rule in Ireland. -
John Quincy Adams serves State Senate
The Massachusetts Legislature elected John Quincy Adams to the U.S. Senate. They wanted to send him to Washington to get rid of him. However, it gave him a platform to begin a crusade against corruption and injustice. -
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase was an agreement between the United States and France. The US acquire over 800,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River. The Louisiana Purchase was signed on May 30th, 1803. -
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Russo-Persian War
Russian Empire and Persian Empire was a series of wars between the two. Later, the Russian Empire conquered the territory of Qajar Iran. These series of wars lasted for over two centuries. -
JQA refuses appointment to Supreme Court
John Quincy Adams was living in Russia during this time period. He hated the idea of dedicating his life to the practice of law, saying, "I am conscious of too little law even for practice at the bar, still less should I feel myself qualified for the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States." This was a decision he later regretted. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and United Kingdom. Tension was a result to the election of 1812 The treaty that ended the War of 1812 was signed on December 24th, 1814. -
John Quincy Adams becomes President
No candidate won a majority, so the House of Representatives decided the election. Adams chose rival Henry Clay as Secretary of State, leading Andrew Jackson to claim corruption. -
Momentous House Speech
John Quincy Adams gives speech to House that proceeds the Emancipation Proclamation. House members from the South charge him with treason and demand censure. -
John Quincy Adams dies
John Quincy Adams dies from a fatal stroke. John Quincy Adams' celebration of life was taken place on February 26, 1848, -
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War of Reform (Mexico)
The Civil War between the liberals of Mexico took place in 1857. The Constitution proceeded in a takeover with the Mexican conservative forces. The three major leaders during this time period was: Benito Juarez, Felix Zuloaga, and Miguel Miramon. -
Abraham Lincoln becomes President
Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president of the United States. During his presidential election, Lincoln presented that slave owners were presuming a constitutional right that did not exist. The Southerners did not favor Lincoln's concept about slaves. He struggled to receive votes in the South. -
Beginning of Civil War
Civil War is known as the bloodiest war in American History. The beginning of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. The battle began when the Confederate Soldiers attacked the Union soldiers.
