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First Permanent Colony
The first permanent settlement in America was established by the Virginia Company from England. They named the land Jamestown, after King James and appointed Captain John Smith as their leader. -
Twelve Years' Truce
The Twelve Years' Truce temporarily settled the dispute over political controversies between Spain and the Netherlands. This war was known as the Dutch War of Independence. -
The Mayflower
Pilgrims sailed aboard the Mayflower from England to the New World. They hoped to settle in the colony for religious freedom and a better life. The ship ended up arriving in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. -
Irish Rebellion
Catholics were enraged by Protestant settlers who were taking over their land. A massacre broke out and several people were murdered, leading to a rebellion that lasted ten years. -
First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening was a religious movement throughout Europe. During this time, there were a lot of people who were affected by spiritual convictions, redemptions, and revivals. -
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, also called the Seven Years War, involved France and the Native Americans who were against the British. The war was ended by the Treaty of Paris of 1763. -
JQA: Birth
John Quincy Adams was the eldest son born to John and Abigail Adams. His birth took place in what was originally Braintree, Massachusetts, but since then, the town has been renamed Quincy, Massachusetts. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. In this document, he declared freedom from the Mother Country of the colonies, Britain. It was then approved by Congress and the colonies gained their independence. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation included how the thirteen colonies were to be governed and controlled. This was the first written constitution of the United States of America. -
JQA: Travelled across Atlantic Ocean
When John Quincy Adams was ten years old, he set sail on a ship to France. He was accompanying his father, John Adams, who was to introduce the Treaty of Alliance. While on the voyage, the ship was struck by lightning and nearly sunk.
"Nightfall only added to their danger as winds picked up and swelled into a hurricane" (Unger 6). -
First Presidential Election of the United States
The first presidential election held in the United States only lasted a little bit less than one month. George Washington won the election, which was a unanimous decision, and became the first official president. -
JQA: Graduated from Harvard
John Quincy Adams received his college education from Harvard University, where he graduated with a Master of Arts degree. He ended up returning to Harvard as a professor later on.
"Harvard presented John Quincy with few intellectual challenges, and he graduated second in his class... often skipping lectures to go fishing and occasionally dancing so late with Cambridge girls that he overslept and missed class the next morning" (Unger 67). -
JQA: Married Louisa Catherine Johnson
John Quincy Adams married Louisa Catherine Johnson. When Adams was elected president, she became the first First lady who was not born in the United States. They ended up having four children together.
"John Quincy Adams married Louisa Catherine Johnson in an Anglican service in London... with his brother and her parents and sisters attending" (Unger 105). -
JQA: First U.S. Minister to Russia
John Quincy Adams was the first U.S. Minister to Russia and was appointed by President James Monroe. While he was in this position, he spent almost five years living there and had a part in ending the War of 1812. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was between the United States and Great Britain. It erupted because the British tried to interrupt trade between America and France. The war lasted approximately three years. -
JQA: Became Secretary of State
John Quincy Adams was appointed as Secretary of State by President James Monroe. He was one of the most influential diplomats and his views helped to make up the Monroe Doctrine. -
Greek War of Independence
The Greeks fought against the Ottoman Empire, wanting to gain independence from them. The war lasted for eleven years and ended with the Treaty of Constantinople. -
JQA: Elected 6th President of the United States
John Adams was the second president of the United States and John Quincy Adams walked in his footsteps by running in the sixth presidential election. Adams defeated Andrew Jackson this time, but was ironically beaten by Jackson later on. -
Egyptian-Ottoman War
The Egyptian-Ottoman War was from 1831-1833 and 1839-1841. After the first round, Egypt was controlled by Syria. Eight years later, the Ottoman Empire surrendered to Egypt, ending the war. -
JQA: Death
On February 21st, 1848, John Quincy Adams had a stroke. He ended up passing away two days later in Washington, D.C. at eighty years of age. -
Civil War
The Civil War took place in the United States where the Northern and Southern parts of the country were against each other. This war broke out over the different views on slavery in general and the expansion of slavery in territories towards the west.
