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1. Biology (Bio) refers to the study of living organisms, such as plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms. It involves understanding their structure, function, growth, distribution, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists study various topics, including cell biology, genetics, ecology, physiology, and molecular biology.
2. Geography (Geo) is the study of Earth's physical features, climate, landscapes, and the relationships between people and their environments. It includes examining landforms, weather patterns, ecosystems, natural resources, population distribution, urban planning, and the impact of human activities on the planet. Geographers use tools like maps, satellite images, and data analysis to understand the Earth's processes and tackle issues related to sustainability, resource management, and spatial analysis.
John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
John Quincy Adams called himself “a man of my whole country.” Willing to stand up for his beliefs, Adams’s independent spirit led him on a long journey of American service. It was a journey with many great victories and bitter defeats.
Born to patriots John and Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams grew up during the American Revolution. He graduated from Harvard College in 1787 and became a lawyer. Adams served as a diplomat under President George Washington. When his own father became President, Adams was made ambassador to Prussia.
In 1803, Adams was elected to the U.S. Senate. His independence would be his downfall as senator. He was a New Englander and a member of the Federalist Party. However, in the 1807 fight over President Thomas Jefferson’s embargo bill, Adams voted against his party and his region to support it. The bill passed anyway, and his vote cost him his Senate seat.
Switching to the Democratic-Republican Party, Adams served as secretary of state under President James Madison. As secretary, Adams worked to acquire Florida and other territories for the United States. In the same post under President James Monroe, Adams was the person most responsible for the Monroe Doctrine.
In 1824, Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford ran for President. Jackson won the most electoral votes, followed by Adams. However, no one had a majority. Therefore, the House of Representatives had to choose a winner. With the support of Henry Clay, Adams was elected President, and he made Clay his secretary of state. Jackson’s supporters believed that Adams and Clay had made a secret deal. These supporters called it the “corrupt bargain.” Adams’s presidency never quite recovered from this controversy, and Jackson defeated Adams in the next election.
In 1830, at the age of 63, Adams was elected to the House of Representatives. This was a surprising development for a former President, but Adams believed that he should continue his public service. In the House, Adams fought against the spread of slavery. Representatives from the Southern states set up a “gag rule” to prevent any discussion of this issue. Adams fought this rule for eight years until it was repealed.
In 1841, Adams took part in an important legal case. He defended enslaved Africans who had taken over a ship named the Amistad that was transporting them. He argued their case before the Supreme Court—and won. The victory was considered a milestone in the struggle against slavery.
Adams was dedicated to public service until the end. In 1848, he suffered a stroke in the House during a debate related to the recent war with Mexico, which he had opposed. He died in the Capitol Building two days later.
Identifying Why do you think Adams fought so hard to repeal the gag rule against discussing slavery in the House of Representatives?