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The Seven Years War Begins
The Seven Years War involved many super powers in Europe as well as the Americas. The main conflict was between Britain and France over colonial territories. This is also referred to as the French and Indian War in the colonies. The Seven Years War ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusberg. -
John Quincy Adams is Born
John Quincy Adams was born on July 11th 1767. He was born in Braintree, MA. His parents were John and Abigail Adams. "At birth, John Quincy was the most recent in a long line of illustrious forebears who helped shape the destiny of the English speaking world" (Unger 7.) -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an attack on the colonists by British soldiers. The event was used as propaganda to sway people to turn against the British. In total, five people were killed and six were injured. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was an American Revolutionary War battle. It was fought in Charlestown, Massachusetts. John Quincy Adams witnessed this battle when he was a young boy. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
The Treaty of Paris was the document that officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It recognized the United States as an independent nation. It was drafted in 1782 but did not get signed until 1783. -
The French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution was an uprising of the French people against the monarchy. It brought about Enlightenment ideas and political change. Napoleon rose to power during this time and eventually became the Emperor of France. The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1799. -
George Washington Becomes President
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was elected unanimously by the Electoral College. He served two terms until 1797. -
John Quincy Adams Graduates College
John Quincy Adams graduated from Harvard College with a Master of Arts in 1790. After finishing school, he practiced law in Boston. "Although Harvard seemed a backward country school compared with the University of Leyden or England's great institutions at Oxford and Cambridge, the pathway to professional and political leadership in America began in Cambridge Massachusetts, not Cambridge, England" (Unger 57.) -
John Quincy Adams is Elected as a U.S Senator
John Quincy Adams served as a U.S Senator from March 4th 1803 to June 8th 1808. He was a federalist that represented the state of Massachusetts. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of land from France. The total amount of land was around 828,000 square miles. Thomas Jefferson was the President who signed off on the purchase. -
John Quincy Adams Becomes the First U.S Minister to Russia
John Quincy Adams was appointed as a United States minister to Russia by James Madison on November 5th, 1809. He was the first person from the United States to become a minister to Russia. He served in this position until April 28th 1814. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war between Britain and the United States that lasted until . The war was brought on by trade restrictions that Britain had imposed on the United States. Andrew Jackson fought in the War of 1812. Jackson used this fact to promote himself as a common man while he was running for President. -
John Quincy Adams Becomes the Secretary of State
John Quincy Adams became the Secretary of State on September 22nd 1817. He served under President Monroe. He left office on March 4th 1825 when he became President. -
Napoleon Bonaparte Dies
For many years, Napoleon's health deteriorated. At the time of his death a mask was created in his honor. His official cause of death is stomach cancer, but it has been debated by historians. -
John Quincy Adams is Elected President of the United States
John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States. He was sworn into office on March 4th, 1825. Andrew Jackson had won the popular vote, but he did not gain enough electoral college votes. Adams won in the House of Representatives and remained President for one term until March 4th 1829. "In September 1823, Crawford suffered a paralytic stroke, leaving Adams, Jackson, and Clay as the only active presidential contenders. Adams was the clear favorite" (Unger 230) -
Andrew Jackson Becomes President
Andrew Jackson beat John Quincy Adams for the presidency in 1829. He was originally from the west in Tennessee. He was popular with the common people because he did not grow up rich and fought in The War of 1812. -
John Quincy Adams Joins the House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams did not retire after losing the 1828 election. He was elected into the House of Representatives for Massachusetts. He served from March 4th 1831 to his death, February 23rd 1848. -
The Great Famine in Ireland
The Great Famine, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, was the mass starvation of Irish citizens due to diseased potatoes. Potatoes were the main crop in Ireland and many people were dependent on them. Even though this event happened in 1845, it has had a lasting impact on Ireland's demographics, politics, and economy. -
The Discovery of Gold
The Gold Rush marked a turning point in American history. The gold brought more settlers to the West and expanded conflict with the Native Americans. The gold was found by James W. Marshall. -
John Quincy Adams Dies at 80
John Quincy Adams died of a cerebral hemorrhage on February 23rd 1848. He died inside the Capitol building. He was buried in Quincy, Massachusetts. -
Crimean War Begins
The Crimean War was fought by the Russians and the Ottomans, the British, and the French. The main cause of the war was Christian minority rights in the Ottoman Empire. It lasted from 1853 to 1856.
