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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Samuel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview on the early American radical, Samuel Adams, a political organizer who called for American independence.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), the son of a president, who also served in that office as the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829).
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Insight into the life of President John Quincy Adams as a reader and writer of poetry. Includes quotes from some of his poems.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role

For Students 9th - 10th
From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of...
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society: Diaries of John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
"This website presents images of the 51 volumes of John Quincy Adams's diary in the Adams Family Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Adams began keeping his diary, more than 14,000 pages, in 1779 at the age of twelve and...
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The John Quincy Adams Years and the American Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on American economic expansion during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The author discusses the election of 1824, economic growth and the role of government.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
John Quincy Adams did not have any easy time as president. Read about his dreams for the nation, and what really was implemented.
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Texas A&M University

New Spain Index: Adams Onis Treaty of 1819

For Students 9th - 10th
After a brief introduction, you can read the full text of the Adams-Onis Treaty negotiated with Spain by John Quincy Adams.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Life After the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps John Quincy Adams' most important service to his country came after he was president. Read about his terms as Congressman in the House of Representatives.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's second 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.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Adams Administration: Constitution in Crisis 1797 1801 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the issues faced by the Adams Administration including sectionalism, political partisanship, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and more.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Adams National Historic Park

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Marshall (1755 1835)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Secretary of State John Marshall who was nominated by President John Adams replacing Timothy Pickering. This brief bio discusses Marshall's rise to prominence and his influence on American diplomacy.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Adams and Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Washington retired in 1797, firmly declining to serve for more than eight years as the nation's head. His vice president, John Adams of Massachusetts, was elected the new president. Even before he entered the presidency, Adams had...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Adams Presidency

For Students 5th - 8th
John Adams faced opposition within his own administration. See who caused him problems at home, and read about the deteriorating relationship with France.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John 1735 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, this article presents detailed information about the 1783 Treaty of Paris and the end of the Revolutionary War. Contains many links to many different primary resources as well as details of the Treaty...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: A New Political Style: From John Quincy Adams to Andrew Jackson

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy," students will be able to explain and illustrate the new style of American politics in the 1820s, describe the policies of John Quincy Adams's presidency and explain the...
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: John Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Quincy Adams' biography detailing his early career, his work as Secretary of State, and his presidency. There is an image gallery and video clips.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Quincy Adams. Find details of the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents John Quincy Adams

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Quincy Adams (1767 1848)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material on John Quincy Adams who was appointed Secretary of State by President James Monroe on March 5, 1817 and became one of the most influential diplomats in U.S. history.

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