John Quincy Adams #10: Petitions and Slavery (1836-1848); Topics covered include: Congressman from Massachusetts, slavery petitions, Gag Rule, U.S. v. The Amistad, Presidencies of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, Texas Annexation, Mexican War, charged with treason (in the House)/defense, Gag Rule eliminated, death of John Quincy Adams, and reflection/perspective
Key people: James Polk, Roger Baldwin, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Thomas Marshall, Louisa Adams, and Charles Francis Adams