USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Adams was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. His vice president was John Calhoun. Prior to serving as president, Adams served as an ambassador, state senator, U.S. senator, and U.S. secretary of state. He served as a U.S. representative after his presidency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elected President The Federalists coalesced behind Adams and the Democratic-Republicans supported Jefferson, but each party ran multiple candidates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adams also urged the United States to take a lead in the development of the arts and sciences through the establishment of a national university, the financing of scientific expeditions, and the erection of an observatory. His critics declared such measures transcended constitutional limitations.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a highly contentious rematch of the previous election, Andrew Jackson defeated incumbent John Quincy Adams in the 1828 presidential election.