TCAP Review (Election of 1824: Corrupt Bargain)

What was the result of the Election of 1824?

• Andrew Jackson was declared the winner

• Caused the Republican Party to form

• It had to be decided by the House of Representatives because there was not an electoral majority

• Resulted in a second election because there was no clear winner

In the event that there is not a clear electoral majority, who decides who is the next President?

• House of Representatives

• The States

• Senate

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

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 was the political party of Andrew Jackson?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican

  Party

• Democratic

  Party

• Republican Party

(a)   was the Speaker of the House during the election

The _____________________________ was a national economic plan put forth by Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky and the Whig party throughout the first half of the 19^thcentury. The plan consisted of three major components: Pass high tariffs (taxes) on imports, to protect American businesses, and to increase revenues.

• Jacksonian Democracy

• American System

• Indian Removal Act

• Corrupt Bargain

If you were an Andrew Jackson supporter after the election of 1824 what might you call the election

• The Great Election

• The New Deal

• The Corrupt Bargain

• The Cheat and repeat

Who won the election of 1824?

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• John C Calhoun

• John Quincy Adams