Slavery was the most controversial topic in American politics until it was outlawed in the 19th century. Most American Presidents did little to stop the institution. However, at least one publicaly opposed it - after his administration was over. So, in a question that comes off of our Pocket Trivia: US Presidents game:
What President publicly opposed slavery after his Presidency? John Quincy Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson or James Madison?
Well, it wasn't Thomas Jefferson - he owned slaves and likely had children with one.
Not Madison, though he was apparently very conflicted by slavery: one quote noted that the issue "undid him."
John Adams? He did oppose slavery, but not actively or publicly after his Presidency.
The correct answer is John Quincy Adams. After his Presidency, Adams was elected to Congress (making him the only former President to later serve in Congress). In that capacity, Adams became a leading antislavery voice.
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