Andrew Jackson: The Corrupt Bargain

Why was Andrew Jackson well knowned before the Election of 1824?

• He had been Speaker of the House of Representatives

• He was a famous writer

• He was the war hero of Battle of New Orleans

• He was Secretary of State

Which candidate in the Election of 1824 was James Monroe's Secretary of State?

• Andrew Jackson

• William Crawford

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

Why was Andrew Jackson considered the "popular choice" for President of the United States during the Election of 1824?

• He was a famous writer

• He was very handsome

• He represented the "common man"

• He had hanged people during the Battle of New Orleans

Which candidate was the Speaker of the House of Representatives during the Election of 1824?

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• William Crawford

How many electoral votes does a candidate need t have to win the Presidency?

• 270

• Majority (half + 1)

• Half

• All

Who won the majority of popular votes in the Election of 1824?

• John Quincy Adams

• No one

• Andrew Jackson

• Both Jackson and Quincy Adams

who won the majority of electoral votes in the election of 1824?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• No one

• All 4 candidates

If no one wins the majority of electoral votes, how does the 12th Amendment resolve who becomes the President of the United States?

• Te Executive Branch decides who wins

• The Judicial Branch decides who wins

• The People decide who wins

• The House of Representatives will decide who becomes President of the United States among the candidates (no more than 3) with the highest votes

Why was William Crawford dropped as a presidential candidate?

• He didn't receive majority of electoral votes

• He had a stroke

• He wasn't a good candidate

• No one really liked him

Why did Henry Clay dropped out of the Election of 1824?

• He was tired of politics

• He was unliked by the Electoral College

• He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives

• He didn't win any votes