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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.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1796
Online resource that provides data for the presidential election of 1796 won by Federalist nominee, John Adams.
Digital History
Digital History: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
Read about the many problems encountered by John Quincy Adams during his presidency, most not of his making, but a reflection of the split in the philosophies of the National Republicans and the up-and-coming Jacksonian Democrats.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was an enigmatic figure. Find out about the progressive ideas he had for the federal government under his presidency, but also read some quotes about how he felt about true democracy.
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. Learners 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...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: John Adams Birthplace
This is the house in which United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735. It is now part of the Adams National Historical Park.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President John Quincy Adams for Kids
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the United States. Learn about his biography and life story on this site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Adams
An illustration of John Adams who proposed Washington for Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. John Adams was also the second President of the United States and was one of the most influential Found Fathers of the United States.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Adams
John Adams, the second president of the United States.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: 1801 Judiciary Act: Midnight Judges
Comprehensive overview and detailed facts about the 1801 Judiciary Act that allowed friends and supporters of president John Adams to be appointed to new offices, reorganized the federal judiciary, and established the first circuit...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1824
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1824 won by John Quincy Adams.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Ratification
This site from the University of Groningen provides a synopsis chronologically written on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution beginning with the first states who accepted the document to pressures exerted by the Federalists to...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Early Republic
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the tremendous growing pains faced by the new republic of the United States from the presidency of George Washington up to the election of Thomas Jefferson. Find out about the domestic...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1800
The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John Quincy Adams
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John Quincy Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Quincy Adams
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.
Curated OER
Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive
This electronic archive presents images of manuscripts and digital transcriptions from the Adams Family Papers.
Digital History
Digital History: Sedition Act and the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions [Pdf]
Read about the foreign policy problems the United States was having at the beginning of the Adams administration. See what led up the the passage of the Sedition Act and some ramifications of it, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions...
Digital History
Digital History: The New Nation [Pdf]
Many problems existed for the new United States. Read about issues facing George Washington as the new President, and find out about the major successes of the first Congress. [PDF]
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Campaigns and Elections
Modern presidential campaigns pale in comparison with the campaigns of 1824 and 1828. Read about the election battles between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John Quincy 1767 1848
List of John Quincy Adams' accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Senator and a Representative from Massachusetts, and 6th President of the United States.