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History.com: American Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a summary and interesting facts about the Alien and Sedition Acts that were laws relating to the rights of immigrants and free speech.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Buying Freedom From Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting discussion on the methods used by slaves to acquire the money to help them buy their freedom.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 1801 Judiciary Act: Midnight Judges

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts about the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that involved the idea of States Rights. This was the first attempt to cancel actions taken by the central government.