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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America. -
End of the Thirty Years War
This was a series of wars in Central Europe. This ended with the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, radically shifting the balance of power in Europe. This affects the formation of the US because of the direct contact that these two areas have with each other. -
Charles II Crowned King of England
The crowning of a new king influences American history because of the changing relationships between England and America. Charles ii being crowned could have either been a positive or negative shift for these relations. -
Bacon's Rebellion
This was a rebellion lead by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. Berkeley had been failing to meet the demands of the people he represented which lead to this rebellion. -
First Cotton Mills Opened in England
The opening of cotton mills in England has an affect on trade between England and the Americas. Also with the mass production of cotton, this could cause clothing to be cheaper and more available to the people in developing colonies in the Americas. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indians fought together against the British, the french were outnumbered and relied heavily on their native American allies. This was a war over territory between the British settlers and the French -
Sugar Act
This was a tax placed on the importation of all sugar products. This caused tension in the relationship between Britain and the Americas. -
John Quincy Adams was Born
John Quincy Adams was a very influential person in the formation of the colonies. This was the start of all the good he did internationally and specifically for the formation of America. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the result of high tensions between the colonists and British soldiers. The soldiers have been placed in colonies to ensure that British rule was being carried out in the Americas, this angered many colonists. -
John Quincy Adams and his Father set sail for France
JQA describing his first few days aboard the ship: "It would be fruitless to attempt a description of what I saw, head and felt during these next three days. To describe the ocean, the waves, the winds, the ship, her motions, rolling, wringing, and agonies- the sailors, their countenances, language, and behavior is impossible" -John Quincy Adams -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was an armed rebellion in Massachusetts. Daniel Shay led rebels in an uprising against perceived economic and civil rights injustices. -
John Quincy Adams admitted to Harvard
This was a big event in Adams' life because he was initially rejected from this institution. Being accepted to Harvard continued the Adams' legacy there. -
John Quincy Adams graduates from Harvard
This marks the end of Adams' education and he is able to officially enter into adult life and continue to positively influence the world. -
Great Britain and Ireland become part of United Kingdom
This influences American life because as life in England changes, this influences trade and relationships between America and the United Kingdom. -
War of 1812
This was a conflict that lasted from 1812 to 1815 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The United States declared war because of trade restrictions and the imprisonment of American merchant sailors. -
John Quincy Adams and others sign the Treaty of Ghent
"A treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain has this day been signed by the British and American plenipotentiaries at this place..."- John Quincy Adams -
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John Quincy Adams is Secretary of State under Monroe
John Quincy Adams heavily influenced Monroe's decisions, Monroe relied on Adams for advice throughout his presidency. -
First passenger-carrying railroad in England
This influences life in America because this allows for innovation to spread globally and can pave the way for long term travel around the world, especially with westward expansion happening in the US. -
John Quincy Adam's Inaguration
This was the start of John Quincy Adam's presidency and his ability to positively influence the United States with his knowledge of the world. -
John Quincy Adams Dies
"Whenever his presence could give aid and countenance to what was useful and honorable to man, there he was... Where could death have found him but at the post of duty?"- Thomas Hart Benton -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska act allowed for people in the Kansas and Nebraska territories to vote whether or not they want to be a free or slave state.
