Karleigh Graham Stout/Shadden-Cobb S.S/ELA May 3, 2017 William Henry Harrison William Henry, born on a plantation in Virginia was also born into a political family; his father, Benjamin Harrison signed the declaration of independence. William being born into a political family was expected to In 1787, William attended the Presbyterian Hampden-Sydney College until 1790. Then he left the school and attended an academy in Southampton County. Later, in 1791, Williams father passed away. After his father passed, he was left with nothing so he dropped out of school to join the army. In 1792, William began advancing with the army quite fast. William helped end the Northwest Indian war and also signed the Treaty of Greenville, which allowed settlers
Unfortunately William Harvey Carneys young life was a struggle and very difficult. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. William was born into slavery much of a childhood; rather not call it a childhood. Ann Dean Williams mom stayed behind in the plantation, while William and his dad also known as William Carney, Escaped the plantation through the Underground Railroad. Like many other slaves, Williams’s dad adopted their last name from their plantation owner. When they escaped from the Underground Railroad they met
The person I chose to talk about is William Floyd. He was born december 17,1734. He was born in Brookhaven,suffolk,New York. He died August 4th,1821.He was a farmer,politician, and he signed the Declaration of independence.His father was Nicoll Floyd, an fancy and honest landholder, whose ancestors came to America from Wales, about the year 1680, and settled on Long Island. The father of William died while his son was young, and left him do what he want to a large estate. His great grandfather, Richard Floyd had moved from Wales to Long Island in the 17th C. William’s parents were Nicoll Floyd and Tabitha Smith. Young William was born on 17 December 1734 in what is now called Mastic, Long Island, but was then a part of Brookhaven Township.
Did you know John Adams that John Adams was the first president to live in the white house? John Adams was the 2nd president of the united state. Some people called him by his nickname Rotundity John Adams served two terms as George Washington's vice president, a role he found boring.
Key events in Van Buren Administration: 1) Panic of 1837 – led to 5 year depression – poor crop yields 2) Trouble with Britain over trade and Maine/Canada border 3) Trouble with Mexico over Texas Q: What hardships did citizens face during the Panic of 1837? ( page 338) The Panic of 1837 was a financial crisis that started a major recession. Because of this many people couldn’t find jobs and businesses revenue declined. #9 William Henry Harrison 1841 (died in office)
John Adams was born in Massachusetts, on October 30, 1735. He was a Harvard educated lawyer, he became identified with the patriot cause. A delegate to the first, and second Continental Congresses. He also led in the movement for independence. Adams began his career as a lawyer, he was intelligent, patriotic, opinionated, and blunt.(US presidents book/ Marc Fray, and Todd Davis).
Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio. He was born into a family of strong political history, which ensured a path in politics if he wished. His grandfather, William Henry Harrison, was a leader in the political field and would later become the 9th president of the U.S.A.. Benjamin Harrison’s great grandfather, also named Benjamin Harrison, signed the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Harrison's father, John Harrison, was a representative
Martha Washington was a woman whose husband was well known but not many people know much about her. Once married to George Washington on January 6, 1759, Martha would be by his side until his death. (Desmond 89)
The sixth president of the United States was John Quincy Adams. He is the son of John Adams, the 2nd president of the United States. In this report I am going to talk about John Quincy Adams. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts on July 11th, 1767. When he was growing up he had five siblings, two brothers and three sisters. His sisters were Abigail Adams Smith, Susanna Adams, and Elizabeth Adams. Charles and Thomas Boylston Adams were his brothers. John Quincy Adams spouse was Louisa Adams and she was First Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829. John Quincy Adams had four children with his wife. They had three sons and only one daughter. Their names were Louisa, George, John, and Charles. His father was John Adams and his mother was Abigail Adams.
John Quincy Adams was not only a US President but also the son of a US President. John Quincy Adams was groomed by his family to follow in his father's footsteps, and he did. One of Adams' closest advisers boasts of the president's ability to maintain his beliefs in both his private and public spheres. Adams' closest adviser praises the consistent behavior: "[Adams'] character is the same behind closed doors as it is before his public" (Reynolds 132). John Quincy Adams was an American statesmen who served as a diplomat, United States Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and was the sixth President of the United States. His presidency lasted from 1825 to 1829. He was born July 11, 1767 and died February 23, 1848. His presidential
Two men waited. Anxiously they watched as their friends negotiated, watched as the day’s proceedings were determined, watched as they prepared themselves for the worst—turning their back on their armed enemy, walking ten paces, and engaging in a race so critical that losing by a millisecond could mean losing one’s life. Such were the reckless and recognized risks of dueling, and such were the risks for Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr when they met on July 11, 1804, to participate in an illegal pistol duel. Although Hamilton had an overall captivating life, an intriguing theme that can be observed throughout his life is conflict. His childhood, his competition with Thomas Jefferson, and his continual clash with Aaron Burr are three examples
William Jennings Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois on March 19, 1860. He was born into a very religious family and he would pray three times a day. Bryan was homeschooled until he was ten years old because his mother and father were firm believers in education so they wanted their children to be ahead. When Bryan was little he showed interest in both speaking and politics, so it's no surprise that when Bryan was only twelve years old he delivered his father's campaign speech. When he was 15 he was sent off to Jacksonville, Illinois to attend Illinois College where he participated in many debates which later led him to be a very important crusader.
The musical Hamilton tells the story of the life and death of Alexander Hamilton. Overcoming his past as a poor, orphaned boy, he became one of the founding fathers and even found his way onto the ten dollar bill. Despite all that he had accomplished, Alexander’s life took a very disastrous turn. His story is extremely tragic, especially when focusing in on his affair with Maria Reynolds, the death of his first son, Philip, and then his own death.
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. This quote means that anyone can change the world with their strength, patience, and their passion to do something and go far.This is related to Harriet Tubman because this quote was written by Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was an important figure in American History because he helped runaways escape to freedom.She helped create the underground railroad. She helped many African American slaves escape to Canada, including her family she was a great addition to the war against slavery.
James Monroe was born in the quiet town of Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758. His father, Spencer Monroe, was married to Elizabeth Jones in 1752. Spencer Monroe was a circuit judge and a farmer for the town (Kane 40). Monroe was the oldest of five. There were four other children; Andrew, Joseph, and Elizabeth. His third brother had died in his early childhood. He attended grammar school at a small academy for boys. This school had a reputation for serving the best of men, like George Washington and John Marshall (Kane 40), which is unique because he later followed George Washington as president. George Washington was a family friend of the Monroe’s. He admired Washington and was influenced by him at a young age. At age 16
George Washington is seen, to the general public, as a larger than life figure. As a society, Americans have a tendency to view him as a legend, even to the point of creating stories that tell us false stories about his childhood and adulthood. Myths are taught to us from a young age about how the very first president had wooden teeth, and that he was somehow so pure that he could not tell a lie, and that he had such magnificent upper body strength that he threw a silver dollar across the Pontiac. George Washington was both an experienced military leader and a strong political leader, but in which field did he have the most impact?