By Ian Siedow

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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