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Creation of Jamestown
Settlers from England arrive in North America to establish colonies.They create the state of Virginia and the town Jamestown. -
Creation of Plymouth
Religious seperatists from Church of England set sail fr colonies in search of religious freedom. Arrive in Massachusetts and create Plymouth. -
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Age of Enlightenment
Intellectual awakening for Europe, sprouts several important new ideas and figures in hsitory. -
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King Philip's War
King Philip, also known as Metacom and son of Massasoit, waged war against the settlers that invaded their homeland. Was captured and beheaded, ending last major resistance against English in New England. -
War of Spanish Succession
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War of Spanish Succession
Spanish monarchs die off, results in several neighboring countries monarchs to take control of the crown. -
Birth of JQA in Braintree, Massachusetts
John Quincy Adams is born to John Adams and Abigail Adams. Braintree later to be renamed as Quincy. -
Declaration of Independence
The English colonies agree to branch off from the crown of England, declare their independence from the monarch. -
Articles of Confederation are adopted
The newly liberated country of the United States drafts up a new form of government, creates Articles of Confederation. -
Admitted to Harvard
"It seems almost a maxim among the governors to treat students pretty much like beasts. There is an important air and haughty look that every person belonging to the government assumes, which, indeed, it is hard for me to submit to. But it may be of use to me, as it mortifies my vanity and, if anything in the world can teach me humility, it will be to see myself subjected to the commands of a person that I most despise." -
Constitution ratified
United States throws out Articles, introduces publicly that new form of government under COnstitution is in effect. -
French Revolution
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French Revolution
French rebel against the monarch, several groups take over government during this time, ends with Napoleon Bonaparte becoming first consul of France. -
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Anglo-Spanish War
Series of conflicts between England and Spain, ends with alliance between the two nations. -
Elected to Senate
"I was not able either to effect much good or to prevent much evil. I attempted some reforms and aspired to check some abuses, I regret to say, with little success, I [lacked] experience, and I discovered the danger of opposing and exposing corruption. . . The mammon of unrighteousness was too strongly befriended." -
Becomes Ambassador to Russia
After many diplomatic journeys with his father, JQA is made minister to many nations. JQA is made minister to Russia to gain recognition for newly formed United States. -
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War of 1812
England attempts to gain control over United States, results in war. -
Negotiates Treaty of Ghent
JQA is a skilled diplomat and is asked to negotiate the peace between United States and Great Britain for the War of 1812. -
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Becomes Secretary of State
JQA is made Secretary of State under James Monroe presidency. JQA is rumored to gain presidency because of this position. -
Becomes President of the United States
"I have received your letter of the 9th. Never did I feel so much solemnity as upon this occasion. The multitude of my thoughts and the intensity of my feelings are too much for a mind like mine, in its ninetieth year. May the blessing of God Almighty continue to protect you to the end of your life, as it has heretofore protected you in so remarkable a manner from your cradle. I offer the same prayer for your lady and your family and am your affectionate father, John Adams." -
Karl Marx creates Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx associates with Socialist Party during Russian Revolution, creates papers and manifesto on how socialism would work. -
Death of JQA
John Quincy Adams suffers a heart attack in House of Representatives, dies the next two days. -
South Carolina secedes from Union
Tensions bewteen the North and South intensify, South Carolina secedes from Union.
