Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams was born on September 22, 1722, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He entered Harvard College at the age of 14. During the 1760s, Adams became a leader of the Patriot resistance to the British government's attempt to tax the American...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: United First Parish Church of Quincy
Alexander Parris designed this Greek Revival church in the 1820s for the oldest congregation in Quincy. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams are buried here.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Francis Adams
Son of John Quincy Adams, grandson of John Adams an American lawyer, politician, diplomat, and writer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louisa Catherine Adams
The wife of John Quincy Adams. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun
(1782-1850) Vice-president of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun
(1782-1850) Vice-president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
Portrait of John Quincy Adams
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Students can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father, like...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Amistad Case
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides background information for the Amistad case, several of the actual documents involved in the case, and teaching activities that correlate the information (at the bottom of...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Factionalism and Political Parties
Find out about the rise of regionalism and factionalism in the development of political parties involved in the elections of 1824 and 1828.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Ralph Waldo Emerson
An extensive biographical profile of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) that surveys his early life, education, and his career beginning with his years as a schoolteacher. Clickable, multipage entry allows students to learn about the other...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Presidential Election of 1824: The Election Is in the House
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Presidential Election of 1824: The Election is in the House" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Age of Jackson: The Rise of the Common Man
Describes how Andrew Jackson emerged as the first populist president to appeal to the common man.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Rush Bagot Pact and Conventiion of 1818
An analysis of both the Rush-Bagot Treaty and the Convention of 1818. Scroll to the last few paragraphs to find the provisions of the Convention of 1818. From the U.S. State Department.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1828
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1828 won by Democratic nominee, Andrew Jackson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.
Soylent Communications
William Henry Harrison
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty for All? Webisode 3
Webisode 3 - Liberty for All? The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Places of Historic Interest Quin Zee
This site has part of a bulletin board, that describes the historic places that relate to John Adams in and around Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 1828 Tariff of Abominations
The Tariff of Abominations was the name given by its southern opponents to the Tariff of 1828 and was designed to protect American industry from cheaper British commodities.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Erie Canal
Provides details about the Erie Canal that stretched for 363 miles linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
Other
North Georgia History: Cherokee in North Georgia
This site from North Georgia.com provides the history of the Cherokee in North Georgia. This site begins with the development of the Cherokee Nation. Clicking on the next three sections will take you through their loss of their lands.