John Quincy Adams, son of the second President of the United States, John Adams, was a graduate from Harvard that went on to practice law. He assumed duties in Berlin as the US minister until 1800, when he was then elected to the Massachusetts Senate. He eventually resigned, seeking to become a member of the US Senate. His job titles also included teaching at Harvard, acted as minister to Russia, a peace commissioner at Ghent, minister to Britain in 1815 and secretary to President Monroe from 1817 and 1825. His accomplishments include working with Spanish minister Don Diego de Onis to create the Transcontinental Boundary Treaty of 1819, which created a southwestern boundary and helping structure the Monroe Doctrine. John Quincy Adams is described
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Although Andrew Jackson received the majority of votes in the Electoral College, the race was too close, and according to the Twelfth Amendment, the House of Representatives was to decide. Adams was known to be ahead of his time, with ideas that were thought of as too creative and innovative. He was also unpopular among the citizens of America because he was not traditionally attractive. His strength fell in foreign affairs, but was hurt by his Secretary of State, Henry Clay. Adams also felt it necessary to help the Creek Indians in Georgia, but was unable to because of disagreements with the governor of Georgia. Finally, his biggest failure came with the tariff problem. The tariff of 1828 was designed to embarrass the president with either side he took. Andrew Jackson spent much of the time of John Quincy Adam’s presidency planning for his, and was seen by the public as a better successor. Although Adams had good intentions, his presidency was below average because he was unable to make a lot happen, and disliked by the public for his appearance and his introverted …show more content…
He was sworn into office in 1861 and federal troops had to guard the procession due to fears of a Confederate attack. The country was in a state that seemed to be doomed into two nations that would occupy the continental United States. Linclon, a representative from Illinois first stated that he would leave slavery as it was, but would not allow for expansion of slavery to new states. He felt that the Civil War was not to end slavery, but to reunite the Union. A Republican, Lincoln supported free labor, free soil and free men. During his presidency, he defeated the south and freed African American slaves. Although he was perplexed with the issue, although he was opposed to slavery, he had to appeal to an anti-black community as well. Lincoln felt that the war was most importantly about fighting against slavery. He announced the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 after the Union victory. He eventually was so influenced by abolitionist and black activists that he agreed to the 13th amendment to the US, which would end slavery. At the beginning of his presidency, Lincoln felt that southern secession would resolve itself over time, however he was criticized by the public for his indecision. He addressed the subject during his inaugural address, stating, “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break out bonds of affection.
Although Andrew Jackson received the majority of votes in the Electoral College, the race was too close, and according to the Twelfth Amendment, the House of Representatives was to decide. Adams was known to be ahead of his time, with ideas that were thought of as too creative and innovative. He was also unpopular among the citizens of America because he was not traditionally attractive. His strength fell in foreign affairs, but was hurt by his Secretary of State, Henry Clay. Adams also felt it necessary to help the Creek Indians in Georgia, but was unable to because of disagreements with the governor of Georgia. Finally, his biggest failure came with the tariff problem. The tariff of 1828 was designed to embarrass the president with either side he took. Andrew Jackson spent much of the time of John Quincy Adam’s presidency planning for his, and was seen by the public as a better successor. Although Adams had good intentions, his presidency was below average because he was unable to make a lot happen, and disliked by the public for his appearance and his introverted …show more content…
He was sworn into office in 1861 and federal troops had to guard the procession due to fears of a Confederate attack. The country was in a state that seemed to be doomed into two nations that would occupy the continental United States. Linclon, a representative from Illinois first stated that he would leave slavery as it was, but would not allow for expansion of slavery to new states. He felt that the Civil War was not to end slavery, but to reunite the Union. A Republican, Lincoln supported free labor, free soil and free men. During his presidency, he defeated the south and freed African American slaves. Although he was perplexed with the issue, although he was opposed to slavery, he had to appeal to an anti-black community as well. Lincoln felt that the war was most importantly about fighting against slavery. He announced the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 after the Union victory. He eventually was so influenced by abolitionist and black activists that he agreed to the 13th amendment to the US, which would end slavery. At the beginning of his presidency, Lincoln felt that southern secession would resolve itself over time, however he was criticized by the public for his indecision. He addressed the subject during his inaugural address, stating, “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break out bonds of affection.