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Even more serious was the attack by the followers of Jackson, who accused him of being a partner to a "corrupt bargain" to obtain Clay's support in the election and then appoint him secretary of state. Refusing to play politics, Adams did little or nothing to build up a personal following committed to his re-election. He refused to discharge federal officeholders when they actively joined the opposition, and even considered appointing Jackson to his cabinet. Losing control of Congress in the elections of 1826, he still persisted in his independent policies and thus insured his own overwhelming defeat by Jackson two years later. He was particularly embittered by the unfounded accusations of fraud and extravagance made against him during the campaign by his opponents (not to mention the false accusation that he pimped for the Czar.)

Even more serious was the attack by the followers of Jackson, who accused him of being a partner to a "corrupt bargain" to obtain Clay's support in the election and then appoint him secretary of state. Refusing to play politics, Adams did little or nothing to build up a personal following committed to his re-election. He refused to discharge federal officeholders when they actively joined the opposition, and even considered appointing Jackson to his cabinet. Losing control of Congress in the elections of 1826, he still persisted in his independent policies and thus insured his own overwhelming defeat by Jackson two years later. He was particularly embittered by the unfounded accusations of fraud and extravagance made against him during the campaign by his opponents (not to mention the false accusation that he pimped for the Czar.)

The Adams administration recorded no major legislative, diplomatic, military or administrative achievements.  Congress did pass the high [[Tariff of 1828]]—the "tariff of abominations" that created a violent outcry especially in South Carolina.  Jackson defeated Adams in a landslide in 1828, and created the [[Democratic Party|the modern Democratic party]] and thus inaugurating the [[Second Party System]].

The Adams administration recorded no major legislative, diplomatic, military or administrative achievements.  Congress did pass the high [[Tariff of 1828]]—the "tariff of abominations" that created a violent outcry especially in South Carolina.  Jackson defeated Adams in a landslide in 1828, and created [[Democrat Party|the modern Democrat Party]] and thus inaugurating the [[Second Party System]].

One of his priorities while being the President was supporting many modernizing public projects such as military academies, universities, canals, and even an astronomical observatory. Congress always said no.  Adams was President when the 50th Independence day happened, on which both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died.

One of his priorities while being the President was supporting many modernizing public projects such as military academies, universities, canals, and even an astronomical observatory. Congress always said no.  Adams was President when the 50th Independence day happened, on which both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died.