John Quincy Adams

The video discusses the presidency of John Quincy Adams, highlighting both pros and cons. Pros include transportation improvements like the Erie Canal and railroads, and his strong advocacy for abolition in Congress. Cons include the controversial way he became president, involving a deal with Henry Clay, and the Tariff of Abominations, which favored Northern industries but harmed the Southern economy.

Who was the sixth president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

What major transportation project was completed during John Quincy Adams' presidency?

• The Erie Canal

• The Suez Canal

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Panama Canal

How did John Quincy Adams secure his presidency?

• By winning the popular vote

• By convincing Henry Clay to support him

• Through a decision by the Supreme Court

• By winning a landslide electoral victory

What position did Henry Clay receive in John Quincy Adams' cabinet?

• Attorney General

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

What was John Quincy Adams' stance on slavery after his presidency?

• He avoided discussing it

• He strongly opposed it

• He was indifferent

• He supported it

What was the 'gag rule' in Congress related to?

• Stopping debates on foreign policy

• Limiting discussions on transportation

• Preventing discussions on tariffs

• Banning discussions on slavery

What was the 'tariff of abominations'?

• A tax on exports

• A tax on imports

• A tax on luxury items

• A tax on domestic goods

Which region benefited from the high tariff during Adams' presidency?

• The Southern states

• The Western territories

• The Northern states

• The Eastern seaboard

What was the main purpose of the tariffs during Adams' presidency?

• To increase foreign trade

• To reduce domestic production

• To support Northern industry

• To encourage Southern agriculture

Which countries were affected by the tariff of abominations?

• Russia and China

• Spain and Portugal

• England and France

• Germany and Italy