Made treaties:

Made treaties of reciprocity with Denmark, Mexico, Prussia, and Austria.

The Erie Canal:

John Q. Adams suggested this canal, and saw it finished.

Tariff of 1828:

A protective tariff for northern industries on imported goods. Causing the southern states to pay more, leading to the nullification crisis.

John Q. Adams

Characteristic:

Positive development

With him making treaties and make the canal, he was positively developing our country.