Historical events of John Quincy Adams

M. Shoshany 20y
John Quincy Adams December 16, 2007

Historical Events of John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams, unlike his father, John Adams, was not a very well known President. Although John Adams was one of the greatest Presidents of our time, John Quincy Adams had a major influence on what our country is today as well. Adams took part in many historical events.
John Quincy Adams grew up during the Revolutionary War in 1774-1783. When Adams was eight, during the year 1775, he witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill. John Quincy Adams did not take part in this war; however, he did have a role in the War of 1812. This battle was fought between the United States and Britain. It occurred because young USA was trying to capture Canada then failed. During the war of 1812, President Monroe sent John Quincy Adams to Europe. Adams signed the peace treaty between the two nations in the year of 1814 to end the battle. This combat confirmed America’s independence.
In 1809, after being selected Minister to Russia, he developed a diplomatic relationship with Czar Alexander I. This illustrated that Adams had the ability to bring peace between two nations. Adams was Secretary of State from 1817 to 1825 under President Monroe. He helped arrange to get Florida from Spain and have it added to the US along with Oregon Country from England. John Quincy Adams also helped formulate the Monroe Doctrine with President Monroe. To this day, we still refer to this document.
John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William H. Crawford, and Andrew Jackson were all running against each other for the Presidency. Henry Clay was disqualified because he had the least amount of votes of the four; Crawford suffered a stroke and was unable to become President. Between Andrew Jackson and John Adams, the election was up to the House of Representatives to decide. Adams won the Presidency. After this, Andrew Jackson accused Adams that this was a corrupt bargain because Jackson was not chosen to be Vice President regardless of the fact that he was runner-up. This was the first corrupt bargain in history.
In the year 1827, John Quincy Adams built roads, canals, bridges, railroads, universities, and lighthouses. This helped develop the national economy of the United States. This expansion was a big step and contribution for America’s growth as a nation.
John Quincy Adams was a peacemaker— he completed multiple treaties, ended wars, and assisted in the addition of colonies to the United States. John Quincy Adams was an economist that helped compile railroads, universities, lighthouses, roads, canals, and bridges. Even though Adams was not a popular President, he provided major contributions that brought our country’s economy to a whole new level. Many of his contributions we still use today.

Bibliography:
The Look It Up Book of Presidents http://american_almanac.tripod.com/railroad.htm
www.historycentral.com www.Answer.com