University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Campaigns and Elections
Modern presidential campaigns pale in comparison with the campaigns of 1824 and 1828. Read about the election battles between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John Quincy 1767 1848
List of John Quincy Adams' accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Senator and a Representative from Massachusetts, and 6th President of the United States.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: John Quincy Adams
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Quincy Adams.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: John Quincy Adams
Review a transcript John Quincy Adams's inaugural address given on March 4, 1825. Includes a short introduction that explains how Adams came to be president.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Quincy Adams
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixth 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.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Abigail Adams
Abigail Smith Adams was born in Massachusetts, a descendant of the distinguished Quincy family. She married young lawyer John Adams in 1764. They settled on a farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. The couple had four surviving children,...
US National Archives
Nara: Treasures of Congress: Struggles Over Slavery the "Gag" Rule
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains John Quincy Adams' response to the "gag" rule in the House of Representatives, May 25, 1836, which restricted discussion about slavery in Congress . Also included are images...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Abigail Adams
Biographical essay on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: John Quincy Adams Birthplace
President John Quincy Adams was born in this house, which is adjacent to the John Adams Birthplace; it is also part of the Adams National Historical Park.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams and sixth president of the United States.
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From Revolution to Reconstruction: John Quincy Adams
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1824
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1824 won by John Quincy Adams.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The 1824 Election and the "Corrupt Bargain"
The two-party system in presidential elections fell apart in the election of 1824. See what happened when five men, all from the Democratic-Republican Party, ran against each other. Find out why the choice of John Quincy Adams was called...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Adams Onis Treaty
Detailed facts and information about the Adams Onis Treaty that gave Florida to the U.S. and set out a boundary with New Spain (Mexico).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Q Adams
This is an illustration of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives.
Read Works
Read Works: Remembering a Forgotten President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about John Adams, second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
270 To Win
270towin: 1824 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1824 won by John Quincy Adams that was decided by the House of Representatives, as no candidate received a majority of the electoral vote.
270 To Win
270towin: 1828 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1828 easily won by Andrew Jackson against incumbent John Quincy Adams.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Quincy Adams
(1767-1848) US President 1825-1829
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Quincy Adams
(1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States and of the Federalist party.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Quincy Adams
(1767-1848) Sixth president of the United States from 1825-1829