John Quincy Adams left a notable legacy of accomplishments throughout his presidential tenure from 1825 until 1829. Adams worked to create national unity through his “American System” (Treese, 2015). Adams made it a priority to map out a bold set of objectives for his presidential term. Adams was a strong advocate for the creation of a strong national infrastructure. He was a dedicated patron for the construction of roads, creation of bridges, and canals to assist in the facilitation of economic growth and interstate commerce (Treese, 2015). Adams made education a top priority throughout his presidency. Adams tirelessly advocated for the initiation of national universities and the creation of scientific institutions (Treese, 2015). He opposed
