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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: James Otis

For Students 9th - 10th
James Otis was called the most important American of the 1760s by John Adams. A trained lawyer and master of argument, James Otis was a leader of the Patriot movement in Boston in those years. Initially a prosecutor for the British...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Q Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an illustration of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives.
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Web Gallery of Art: Adam and Eve

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Adam and Eve", created by John Henry Fuseli during the 1780's (Oil on canvas).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louisa Catherine Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
The wife of John Quincy Adams. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun

For Students 9th - 10th
(1782-1850) Vice-president of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun

For Students 9th - 10th
(1782-1850) Vice-president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
John Marshall was dispatched by President Adams as a last overture for peace with France.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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California State University

John Paul Adams: Solon of Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Paul Adams collects the writings of a variety of ancient historians concerning Solon, one of the first democratic reformers of Athens. Also includes links to other sites with information about this leader.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Uno Center for Economic Education: Great Economists and Their Times [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Index of influential economists and leading schools of economic thought, 1750-1950. Includes brief biographical information, a timeline, and summaries of different economic theories of the time.
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From Revolution to Reconstruction: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
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John Quincy Adams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Quincy Adams.
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John Quincy Adams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Quincy Adams.
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John Quincy Adams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Quincy Adams.
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Other

Early America: Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Early America provides a brief introduction to the events and people surrounding The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783 including photos of the original document with a link to the text.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Treaty of Paris

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about The Treaty of Paris; the final end to the American Revolutionary War.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Young scholars can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father,...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Sedition Act of 1798

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the Sedition Act of 1798 passed by the Federalists to strengthen national security.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1770 five citizens of Boston were killed when British soldiers fired into a group of people who had been throwing things at the soldiers. The soldiers were put on trial. A chronology, historical documents, primary source materials,...
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PBS

Pbs Liberty!: Independence! Philadelphia 1776

For Students 6th - 8th
The newspaper layout makes it simple to read the accounts of the reaction to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The article includes valuable links including an introduction to Thomas Paine and his role in this event.

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