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

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

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

Who won the Election of 1824?

• Andrew Jackson

• William Crawford

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams

Who became Secretary of State after this election?

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

How did Andrew Jackson react to the results of the Election of 1824?

• He was happy

• He hanged more people

• He was angry and yelled "corrupt bargain"

• He congratulated John Quincy Adams

What political party was no longer an option in 1824?

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Democrats

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

• Andrew Jackson

• William Crawford

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

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

• 270

• Majority (half + 1)

• Half

• All