Flashcard on the 1824 and 1828 Presidential Elections

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Who were the four candidates in the 1824 presidential race? Options: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William H. Crawford; Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Adams; John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, John Tyler, Martin Van Buren; Henry Clay, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore

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Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William H. Crawford

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What was the outcome of the 1824 election in terms of popular and electoral votes?

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Jackson received the most popular and electoral votes but did not have a majority in the Electoral College.

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What term was used by Jackson and his supporters to describe the alleged deal between Adams and Clay?

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Corrupt bargain

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How did Jackson's supporters portray him during the 1828 campaign?

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As a man of the people, calling him 'common man'.

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What was the result of the 1828 election in terms of electoral votes?

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Jackson won with 178 electoral votes to Adams' 83.

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What were the two key issues and policies during Jackson's initial term?

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The Spoils System and the Indian Removal Act

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What did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 lead to?

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Forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans

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What was the journey called that resulted from the Indian Removal Act?

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Trail of Tears

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What was a consequence of the Indian Removal Act for Native Americans?

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Deaths of thousands during the journey

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What did Jackson believe about the qualifications of his appointees?

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Qualifications were irrelevant