Answer: He battled against the restriction of civil liberties above all else. Southern Congressmen enacted the "gag rule" in 1836, mandating that petitions opposing slavery be immediately tabled in the House. For eight years, Adams fought the rule tenaciously before finally succeeding in having it repealed.
Explanation: Adams is adamant about national planning and funding for a better transportation infrastructure during his term as president. The Adams administration's top priority is the military standardization and integration of the Union and state militias.