How Do You Research John Quincy Adams?
John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States and the only president elected to Congress after his presidency. You can learn more about him by following the steps below. Search government and history websites and books to learn about the best-known aspect of John Quincy Adams–his status as the first president who was elected by the House of Representatives because he failed to win a majority of Electoral College votes. Study his biographies to learn how he received the nickname “Old Man Eloquent” because of his abilities as a negotiator. Explore his opposition to slavery, the Mexican War and the annexation of Texas. Understand why he was considered an active secretary of state because of his role in the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine. Look for information on the extensive domestic improvements during his presidency, which had previously been considered unconstitutional. Also, look at his expansion of executive powers and why it was strongly opposed. Study i
