The text authors claim that John Quincy Adams was “one of the most bri

The text authors claim that John Quincy Adams was “one of the most brilliant and well-qualified men to serve in the White House.” Why then was his presidency a failure?

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER
Consider: his cold personality; his poor political skills; the circumstances of his election; his policies of high tariffs and nationalism; implementation of his Indian removal policy; the fracturing of the Republican Party.