The Birth of Modern Politics

Multiple Choice

How did the 1828 election differ from prior elections?

• A majority of the popular vote, not the electoral college, decided the outcome.

• Candidates built excitement through slogans, parades, speeches, and mudslinging.

• All the candidates came from Washington, D.C.

• All the candidates came from western states.

Multiple Choice

What was the "corrupt bargain"? 

• An illegal deal Andrew Jackson made with Native Americans to sign a petition to sign away their land. 
• A forged document that Andrew Jackson used to help close the banks. 
• An agreement between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams that resulted in a Presidential victory for Adams and Secretary of State for Clay. 

• A deal that Henry Clay made to keep a balance of power between free and slave states. 

Multiple Choice

What are the differences of Andrew Jackson/John Quincy Adams?

• War hero/Incumbent

• Son of a President/The Statesman

• An orphan/The Outsider

• Diplomat/The Statesman

Multiple Choice

What is the narrative associated with Old Hickory?

• A story of wealth

• A story of rising from poverty

• A story of betrayal

• A story of war

Multiple Choice

What does the Oak Tree symbolize in the context of John Quincy Adams?

• Stability and tradition

• Weakness and instability

• Change and innovation

• Popularity and fame

Multiple Select

What new tactics were introduced in political campaigning during the shift to mass mobilization in 1828?

• Mass Rallies

• Parades

• Merchandise

• Music

Multiple Select

What were the main slogans used by Jackson and Adams during their political campaigns?

• Let the People Rule!

• Experience Over Popularity!

• Order and Progress!

• Down with the Corrupt Bargain!

Multiple Choice

What was the strategy behind the 1828 campaign?

• It was the first truly negative campaign in US history.

• It focused on positive messaging.

• It aimed to unite the parties.

• It was based on economic policies.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of mudslinging?

• questioning an opponent's loyalty to the United States

• attacking a candidate's approach to foreign policy

• focusing on failed campaign promises

• discussing a nominee's lack of experience

Multiple Choice

What was the key change in state voting laws leading up to 1828?

• Removal of property ownership requirements

• Introduction of literacy tests

• Establishment of voting age at 21

• Mandatory voter registration

Multiple Choice

Why were many more people allowed to vote during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• A man didn't have to own property anymore to vote
• tariffs were lowered
• women gained the right to vote
• African Americans were allowed to vote

Multiple Choice

What was the popular vote percentage for Andrew Jackson in the election?

• 44%

• 56%

• 50%

• 60%

Multiple Choice

What were the groups excluded from the democratic process according to the image?

• Women

• Enslaved People

• Native Americans

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the key factors that contributed to Jackson's victory according to the image?

• The 'Corrupt Bargain' Factor

• The Outsider Appeal

• The Verdict

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between campaign strategies in the 1828 era and the modern era?

• Campaign Songs & Buttons

• Viral Videos & Merch

• Corrupt Bargain Claims

• Character Assassination

Multiple Choice

What significant political change did the Election of 1828 bring about in the United States?

• It ended the two-party system

• It established the Electoral College

• It proved the common voter was powerful

• It initiated the Civil War

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