John+Quincy+Adams+pd+1

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__Items that must be addressed:__ The American System was advanced by the whig party and a number of leading politicions including Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun and the system was a new form of federalism. He was reelected in 1828 and he didnt really care about it.

PERSONAL LIFE Where/ when was he born? (july 11,1767,in braintree,massachuetts) Did he have children?( had 4 kids)

What kind of education did he receive? (was home schooled from his mother,went to Harvard and grauated) How/ when did he die? How old was he when he died? (died february 23,1848/80 years old/ died of of a stroke) Who was he married to? (Louisa Johnson)

Did he have any nicknames?( old man Eloquent)

POLITICAL LIFE/ PRESIDENCY What state did he live in?( Massachuetts) How long did he serve?(one term) What kind of work habits did he have? Was he a hard worker or did he delegate?(was a hard worker but enjoyed fun)

How did his childhood impact his adult life and presidency?( was respectful/ took care of the ones he loved)

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Did he have pets?( alligator) Did he wear a wig? Fashion?(wore the same hat for 10 years/ first to wear trousers at his inauguration)

Did he play any instruments?(saxophone,flute,trombone,clarinet) What kind of food did he like to eat?(apricot,plum,apples,pears trees,crackers and water,green corn pudding, Boston baked beans, black walnut cake) [|american system]