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Jamestown was founded
In 1607 the first permanent English settlement was founded and named Jamestown. This was only 13 years after the pilgrims landed in Massachusetts. -
The Great Awakening Revival Started
The Great Awakening was a religious movement that went through the Americas in the 1730's. A British Minister from Britain came to America and preached with passion People came from all over to listen to his sermons, this started the Great Awakening. -
The French and Indian War
Also known as the 7 years war, the French and Indian war lasted from 1754 to 1763. The war resulted in the Treaty of Paris. -
The Stamp act was passed
In order to help pay for the high cost of the British military being in America, the British imposed a direct tax on the colonies. It was the first time that they had to pay taxes in the colonies. -
John Quincy Adams is Born
The 6th President of the United States was Born in 1767 in Braintree Massachusetts. He was the son of John and Abigail Adams. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event in Boston where British Soldiers opened fire on people in the Streets. People were harassing the soldiers because they were enforcing the Townsend act. -
American War for Independence began
Also known as the Revolutionary War, it was a war between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain. The Boston Tea party, the Boston Massacre, and Townsend tariffs all led up to the revolution -
American War for Independence began
Also known as the Revolutionary War, it was a war between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain. The Boston Tea party, the Boston Massacre, and Townsend tariffs all led up to the revolution -
John Quincy Adams went to Harvard
Harvard University was the first college in the United states, founded in 1636. John Quincy Adams went there in 1785 and graduated in two years. -
George Washington become the 1st president
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United states. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States and was president until 1797. -
US Capital moved
The United States Capitol was originally in New York, then Philadelphia, but in 1800 it was moved to Washington DC where it has stayed since. It had only been in Philadelphia for 8 years before being moved to DC. -
Slave Trade is Abolished in Britain
In 1807 it was made illegal to trade slaves in Britain. It continued in most places until 1811. -
John Quincy Adams signed the Treaty of Ghent
John Quincy Adams was the head of the American delegation that signed the Treaty of Ghent. The Treaty essentially ended the war the 1812. -
Napoleon is defeated in Waterloo
Napoleon was a very powerful ruler and defeated most of Europe. In 1815 he was defeated at the battle of Waterloo in Belgium. He was know as one of the most exceptional military strategist in History. -
John Quincy Adams Became the Secretary of State
One of the most accomplished secretaries of state was John Quincy Adams. For two terms he was the secretary of state for James Monroe. -
John Quincy Adams was elected the 6th President of the United States
After a very heated presidential election in 1825, John Quincy Adams was elected president by the House of Representatives. None of the candidates had the required amount of electoral votes to win, so the decision was given to the House to elect. -
John Quincy Adams lost the election to Andrew Jackson
After his first term as President, John Quincy Adams lost the election to Andrew Jackson. John Quincy Adams went on to have a successful career in Congress. -
Andrew Jackson elected President
Andrew Jackson became president in 1829 after beating John Quincy Adams. He would go on to serve two terms until 1837. -
John Quincy Adams started his career in Congress
After losing the election of 1829, John Quincy Adams stated his Career in Congress. He would serve in Congress until he died in 1848. -
Mexican American War began
This was the United States first armed battle found on foreign land. The United States won the war and gained most of the western US. -
John Quincy Adams died from a stroke
In 1848 John Quincy Adams died in Washington DC. He suffered a stroke and died in February.
