John Quincy Adams Dbq

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John Quincy Adams was not only a president, but was also the Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, he established the Monroe Doctrine, one of the major foundations for all future American foreign policy. He was considered one of the greatest Secretary of State’s, but even though that was true, he wasn't a great president, because most of his ideas were turned down by Congress. Adams was born on July 11, 1767, in Braintree, Massachusetts. He lived with his parents, John and Abigail Adams, with five other siblings. He studied law at Harvard University and Leiden University, and became a lawyer. Soon after that he married Louisa Catherine Johnson, and had four children. He also served as a minister to Prussia during the presidential administration …show more content…
In the election of 1824, Jackson won the popular vote, but the electoral vote winner was unclear. The election was sent to the House of Representatives, where Clay threw his support to Adams, and he won. He was inaugurated March 4, 1825, and was president until March 4, 1829. His vice president was John C. Calhoun. While Adams was president, he did not accomplish many things. He suggested a national program, including federal funding of roads and canals and the creation of a national university. Critics, and Jackson’s supporters argued that these things would surpass federal authority according to the Constitution. He also wanted to provide Native Americans with land in the West, but like his other ideas, it failed. During his presidency, The Erie Canal was completed, linking the Great Lakes to the East Coast and enabling a flow of products to Eastern Markets. Up for reelection in 1828, he lost badly to Jackson, who captured most of the southern and western votes. Adams became the second president to fail to win a second term, the first being his father, in 1800. After his presidency, Adams returned to his hometown, Quincy, Massachusetts, and served as a leading congressman for the rest of his life, earning the nickname “Old Man Eloquent” for his passionate support of freedom of speech and universal education, and especially for his strong arguments against slavery. Sadly, he died from a stroke
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