University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief
A good look at John Adams as president and the struggles he had both domestically and in foreign affairs. Read about how he kept America out of war and his political isolation because of his hard-held beliefs.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Two Parties Emerge
Although George Washingon denounced the creation of political parties, they came roaring into play in the election of 1796 in which John Adams, representing the Federalists, ran against Thomas Jefferson, who represented the...
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Our Country: Election of 1796
From the book "Our Country,", published in 1877, this site provides information of the Election of 1796. Electing a 2nd President of the United States was a huge political struggle, and these several paragraphs explains the struggle.
Success Link
Success Link: Peaceful Transitions Between Leaders
A lesson plan that uses the creation of a story map to show the change in leadership from George Washingon to John Adams in the election of 1796.
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: Election of 1796
The election of 1796, a test of the new government's transfer of power, was not without intrigue. Read a brief account of the election and its results.