John Quincy Adams spent more than 30 years in various roles in the American government. For 10 points each:
[10e] Quincy Adams won the 1824 Presidential Election in a Congressional vote despite this war hero and Senator from Tennessee earning more electoral votes. This man proceeded to defeat Quincy Adams in the Election of 1828.
ANSWER: Andrew Jackson
[10h] During the 1828 Presidential Election, Quincy Adams was accused of acting as a procurer for the ruler of this country, where he was US Ambassador from 1809 to 1814. What Quincy Adams actually did as ambassador to this country was secure the release of American ships held there.
ANSWER: Russia [or Russian Empire or Rossiya or Rossiyskaya Imperiya]
[10m] After losing the Presidency, Quincy Adams became a Congressman and successfully campaigned against this Congressional Regulation, which prevented the discussion of any antislavery petition in Congress.
ANSWER: Gag Rule
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