John Quincy Adams

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was John Quincy Adams born?July 11, 1767
2. Where was John Quincy Adams born?Braintree, Massachusetts
3. What is John Quincy Adams known for?Negotiated the Adams-Onís Treaty, leading to the acquisition of Florida
4. What is the presidential term?1825-1829 (6th President)
5. What is the secretary of state?Served from 1817 to 1825, negotiating key treaties and foreign policy
6. Who was John Quincy Adams?He was the sixth President of the United States and the son of the second president, John Adams. He loved books and helped the country in many ways.

Contingent Election: An election decided by a legislative body when no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes.
Adams-Onís Treaty: A 1819 treaty where Spain ceded Florida to the United States and defined territorial boundaries.
Monroe Doctrine: A U.S. foreign policy principle opposing European colonialism and intervention in the Americas.
Gag Rule: House rules that prevented the discussion of anti-slavery petitions, which Adams fought to repeal.