Adams and Jackson Timeline

John Quincy Adams Timeline

1824 -The four candidates in the running for presidency were John
Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William Crawford, and Andrew
Jackson

-The lack of majority for presidency throws election into the
House of Representative

-Loses the popular vote


1825 -House elects Adams for president

1825-1828 -

-Adams is one of the most successful secretaries of state, but one
of the least successful presidents.

-Found it difficult to gain popular support

-Removed 12 public servants from payroll du...