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[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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams
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.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Foreign Affairs
Read about the little that was accomplished in Adams' presidency in terms of foreign affairs, primarily because of Adams' success in diplomacy as Monroe's Secretary of State.
Other
Potus: John Quincy Adams
Comprehensive facts about John Quincy Adams and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Quincy Adams (1767 1848)
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.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Launching the New u.s. Navy
The National Archives and Records Administration provides the original letter President John Adams sent to the U.S. Sentate on May 18, 1798 nominating Benjamin Stoddert as the first Secretary of the Navy to lead the newly created...
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.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John Quincy Adams
From the official White House web site, this page summarizes the public life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John Quincy Adams
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John Quincy Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Other
Places of Historic Interest Quin Zee
This site has part of a bulletin board, that describes the historic places that relate to John Adams in and around Quincy, Massachusetts.
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was an enigmatic figure. Find out about the progressive ideas he had for the federal government under his presidency, but also read some quotes about how he felt about true democracy.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Students can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father, like...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
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,...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: John Adams Birthplace
This is the house in which United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735. It is now part of the Adams National Historical Park.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President John Quincy Adams for Kids
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the United States. Learn about his biography and life story on this site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Adams
An illustration of John Adams who proposed Washington for Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. John Adams was also the second President of the United States and was one of the most influential Found Fathers of the United States.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Adams
John Adams, the second president of the United States.
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Ratification
This site from the University of Groningen provides a synopsis chronologically written on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution beginning with the first states who accepted the document to pressures exerted by the Federalists to...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Early Republic
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the tremendous growing pains faced by the new republic of the United States from the presidency of George Washington up to the election of Thomas Jefferson. Find out about the domestic...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1800
The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.
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.