What Idea Did John Quincy Adams Promote That Was Not

question 85

Multiple Choice

What idea did John Quincy Adams promote that was not accepted in his presidency and is still rejected in today's United States:

• A) Building national roads.
• B) A publicly funded astronomical observatory.
• C) Congressional aid for farming.
• D) Official adoption of the metric system.
• E) Legislation promoting manufacturing.

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