US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The Model Treaty
The United States needed to ensure that France and Spain would help them in their struggle against Great Britain. The Model Treaty was a starting point for negotiations and served as a model for future alliances.
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National Park Service: Adams National Historic Park
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.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: John Adams
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Adams.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Treaty of Paris
Kids learn about The Treaty of Paris; the final end to the American Revolutionary War.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Xyz Affair
Provides a summary and interesting facts about the XYZ affair in which French diplomats Hottinguer (X), Bellamy (Y), and Hauteval (Z) tried to bribe the United States.
270 To Win
270towin: 1792 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1792 won by George Washington in the only presidential election that was not held four years after the previous election.
270 To Win
270towin: 1789 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1789 won by George Washington in the first presidential election in the United States of America.
270 To Win
270towin: 1800 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1800 in a bitter battle won by Thomas Jefferson who defeated incumbent president John Adams.
270 To Win
270towin: 1796 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1796 won by John Adams in the first contested American presidential election and the only one to elect a President and Vice President from opposing tickets.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States who was a representative to the Continental Congress and later became the second US President.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
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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.
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Ducksters: Biography of President John Adams for Kids for Kids
John Adams was the 2nd president of the United States. Kids Kids learn about his biography and life story.
Other
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: John Adams
Facts, biography, accomplishments and biography of the life of John Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John 1735 1826
List of John Adams' accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Delegate from Massachusetts, a Vice President, and 2nd President of the United States.
Other
Quotes on Liberty and Virtue
Follow links to find various quotes on Liberty and Virtue. Some are from other famous people.
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Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive
This electronic archive presents images of manuscripts and digital transcriptions from the Adams Family Papers.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Adams
Line drawing of John Adams.