John Quincy Adams

1. John Quincy Adams By Ian Siedow

2. General Information Born in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1767 Studied at Harvard At 26 becomes Minister to the Netherlands Serves in the Senate in 1802 Secretary of State under James Monroe Wrote the Monroe Doctrine, established joint occupation of Oregon, and negotiated the cession of Florida

3. Foreign Policy Achievements Extension of the Monroe Doctrine through treaties and trade agreements Extended trade to many Eurpean powers Supported the Revolution of Greece but did not send any fiscal or militent aid Increased the United States sphere of influence in the world, specifically Europe

4. Foreign Policy Failures His failures were largely due to southern influence and Jacksonians New Latin American countries convened in Panama to discuss trade and alliance in the Western Hemisphere Naturally, the US was invited The south strongly opposed US delegates Latin America had outlawed slavery and colored people were not only an equal but a majority Adams was not able to get the US in on the trade agreements Globalizing trade would have greatly boosted the US economy as well as power and influence in the Western Hemisphere

5. Domestic Policy Success • Greatest achievement is The American System that involved three crucial parts. • Building of roads and canals to connect the country and increase trade capabilities. The reinstitution of the Bank of the United States. • This system was copied by many president who wanted to increase domestic improvements • Adams signed bills into law and collaborated with Henry Clay • Increased economic productivity and gave America a sense of nationalism

6. Domestic Policy Failures • Funding the American System and protecting northern industry required high tariffs including the Tariff of 1828 or the “Tariff of Abominations” as the Jacksonians called it. • May 19, 1828 Tariff to fund the American system and protect Northern industry • This event evolved American sectionalism as the Tariff hurt the south and protected the north. It was the highest tariff. South Carolina claimed nullification, a cause of the civil war • Adams supported the tariff and promoted it with Henry Clay • It was a failure because it was hated and lead to South Carolinas belief in nullification