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Colonial Hall: John Adams 1735 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
This Colonial Hall site gives a great outlined biographical site of former U.S. president, John Adams.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overall look at the life of America's second president, John Adams (1735-1826 CE). Contains small articles of information, as well as portraits, actual photos of inaugural addresses, obituary notices, and more.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Signers of the Declaration: John Adams

For Students 6th - 8th
This site provides an interactive biography of former President John Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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BBC

Bbc History: Historic Figures: John Adams (1735 1826)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical portrait of John Adams, second president of the United States, discusses, among other things, his role in the American fight for independence. Archived.
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The White House

The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides information about the Presidency of John Quincy Adams, including the successes and conflicts connected to his leadership.
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National Park Service: Adams National Historic Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of Massachusett's Adams National Historic Park, which contains over five generations of history for the Adams family. Links to more specific information about the park and traveling there are available.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: A New Political Style: From John Quincy Adams to Andrew Jackson

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy," students will be able to explain and illustrate the new style of American politics in the 1820s, describe the policies of John Quincy Adams's presidency and explain the...
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Quincy Adams (1767 1848)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material on John Quincy Adams who was appointed Secretary of State by President James Monroe on March 5, 1817 and became one of the most influential diplomats in U.S. history.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President John Quincy Adams for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the United States. Learn about his biography and life story on this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Revolution of 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1800 was a revolution in a peaceful sense. Read about the election, how Thomas Jefferson became president, and the resulting 12th Amendment.
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Mc Adams: The Kennedy Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a description of the evidence and theories surrounding the murder of JFK with links to other people's opinions as well as many articles on these theories.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Texas Question in American Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting explanation of how Texas was annexed to the United States despite much opposition. Read about the false conspiracy put forth by pro-slavery Southerners concerning Great Britain's plan for Texas.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry Clay (1777 1852)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Henry Clay who rose to prominence to become secretary of state under President John Quincy Adams influencing American diplomacy through economic expansion policy.

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