John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the sixth president of the United States?

Thomas Jefferson

John Quincy Adams

Andrew Jackson

James Madison

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Erie Canal

The Suez Canal

The Transcontinental Railroad

The Panama Canal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Attorney General

Vice President

Secretary of State

Secretary of Defense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'tariff of abominations'?

A tax on exports

A tax on imports

A tax on luxury items

A tax on domestic goods

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