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The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is Established
The Plymouth colony in Massachussetts is established by Pilgrims from England. Before they were able to get off the ship, they had to sign the Mayflower Compact. This was an agreement on the basic form of the colony's government. -
English Seize the New Amsterdam From the Dutch
The English seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch, and rename it New York. It was renamed New York in honor of the Duke of York. -
The Great Plaque of London
The Great Plaque of London killed an estimate of 75,000 people. This many people died in just the short amount of time of 18 months. This was the last of several major plaques that came through England. -
Peter the Great Becomes Czar of Russia
Peter the Great becomes Czar of Russia, and immediately attempts to westernize the nation. He also focuses on building Russia as a strong military power. -
The Treaty of Paris is Signed
The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the French and Indian War. In regards to the treaty, France gave up all of its land in the mainland of North America. -
John Quincy Adams was Born
John Quincy Adams was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. His father's name was John Adams, and his mother's name was Abigail Adams. John Quincy Adam's had three sisters and two brothers. -
The Boston Massacre
A group of British troops fire several shots into a crowd of civilians that were heckling and throwing snowballs at British troops. Five of the civilians were killed. The officer in charge at the time was charged with murder along with several of the troops that shot the bullets. -
The American Revolution Begins
The first shot at Lexington and Concord was the start of the American Revolution. The first shot was known as the "shot heard around the world". This was a conflict between Great Britain's 13 American colonies and the colonial government. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 delegates. It declared that the 13 states that were at war with Great Britain, were no longer apart of the British Empire and were going to be referred to as the 13 colonies. -
The American Revolution Ends
After the long gruesome war finally came to an end in 1783, the total death toll was an estimate of about 50,000 people. A peace treaty was signed, and the 13 colonies were no longer apart of the British empire. -
John Quincy Adams Graduates From Harvard
John Quincy Adams went to Harvard in 1785, and after two years he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Arts. Before he attended Harvard, he attended several schools in Europe. With the large amount of times he spent overseas he became fluent in French and Dutch, along with becoming familiar with a couple other European languages. -
The French Revolution Begins
In 1789 the French Revolution began. Similar to the American Revolution that occurred before it, it was influenced by enlightenment ideals. Hundred year old institutions were uprooted, for example, absolute monarchy. -
George Washington is Elected President
George Washington was elected president, making him the first president of the United States. When he was elected, there were no political parties established at the time. There were 69 members of the congress that voted for him, making him win unanimously. -
John Quincy Adams Marries Louisa Catherine Johnson
They got married "in an Anglican service in London on July 26, 1797, with his brother and her parents and sisters attending" (Unger 105). Louisa Catherine Johnson even till this day, is the only foreign-born first lady of the United States. She was 22 years old when She married John. They ended up having four children together, three sons and one daughter. -
The Treaty of Ghent is Signed
John Quincy Adams headed the American delegation that signed the Treaty of Ghent. This treaty ended the war of 1812, which was fought between the United States and Great Britain. -
Mexico Becomes a Republic
Mexico became a Republic just three years after declaring independence from Spain. From 1821-1823 Mexico went through a period of Monarchy, that was referred to as the First Mexican Empire. -
John Quincy Adams was Elected President
John Quincy Adams was elected as the sixth President of the United States. Other positions he served prior and after his presidency included: Senator, diplomat, and was also a member of the House of Representatives. -
John Quincy Adams Runs for a Second Term
John Quincy Adams was unsuccessful in winning a second term of presidency, he lost to Andrew Jackson. Because neither of them received a majority of votes from the electoral college, the House of Representatives had to choose between the two. They picked Andrew Jackson, and from there John Quincy Adams was elected to serve in the House of Representatives. -
Slavery is Abolished in British Empire
The Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom abolished slavery throughout the entire British Empire. There were two exceptions to this parliament, and they were territories that were in possession of the East India Company. These included the Island of Ceylon and the Island of Saint Helena. -
John Quincy Adams Suffered a Stroke
He suffered his stroke while he stood up from his desk at the House of Representatives, to defend his no vote on a bill. When his wife came in he was unable to recognize her. His last words before going into a coma were "This is the end of the earth, but I am composed" (Unger 310). -
John Quincy Adams is Pronounced Dead
After he suffered his stroke, he was in a coma for two days before he was pronounced dead. This was a tragic loss for the United States, and the "nation mourned as it had not since the deaths of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin" (Unger 310). What he did for his country will forever be remembered.
