Why Was John Quincy Adams Important

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John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States as well as Secretary of State and a congressman. He had several major accomplishments like the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812 between America and Britain, the Monroe Doctrine, also he played a key role in the annexation of Florida, and had negotiations with Britain about the northern border of the United States and Canada. As a President, Adams stressed education and the modernization of the economy, and as President, Adams did significantly lower the national debt. However, Adams had many enemies and opponents in Congress which made it hard for his bills and policies to get passed. John Quincy Adams was a significant figure in United States history because he firmly

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