The Pros And Cons Of John Quincy Adams

One of the earliest politicians who displayed political courage and did not succumb to the three pressures that discourage political courage was the young senator from Massachusetts John Quincy Adams who joined the senate in 1803. Being the son of the former U.S President John Adams, the Federalist party pressured John Quincy Adams to live up to their expectations and point of views. However, from the beginning, John Quincy Adams had strong puritan views, that frequently collided with the viewpoints of his political party, leading him to break off quickly from the Federalist. For example, supporting the Louisiana Purchase and the call on Congress to enact an embargo against Great Britain, which in turn would have a dreadful effect on Massachusetts economy. Both circumstances were greatly in opposition with the Federalist party. Nevertheless, John Quincy Adams stood by …show more content…
Known as one of the North’s most renowned orator and statesman, Webster was the only key to a plan that would save the Union, when it was in a risk of secession and initiating a civil war. Therefore in 1850, Webster agreed to help Henry Clay with his idea, The Great Compromise, by delivering a speech “Seventh of March”. An honest truth telling speech that would mention a bill that asserted slaveholders could acquire property rights, that fugitive laws should be strengthened, and that slavery should be put aside to maintain the Union together. All thoughts that would go against everything he stands for and would enrage his constituents, but in turn keep the Union united. In view of this, John F. Kennedy selected Daniel Webster as one of the senators who demonstrated political courage, due to his commitment to the nation and selfless act of sacrificing his career for the greater