The United States Presidential Election of 1824

What was a significant outcome of the United States presidential election of 1824?

• The demise of the 'King Caucus' system

• The election of Andrew Jackson as president

• The establishment of the Whig Party

• The introduction of the secret ballot

Who was nominated by the congressional caucus in the 1824 election despite his recent stroke?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• William Crawford

• Henry Clay

Which amendment led to the House of Representatives deciding the 1824 presidential election?

• Twelfth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in voter participation during the 1824 election?

• Removal of property ownership as a voting requirement

• Introduction of women's suffrage

• Implementation of the secret ballot

• Lowering of the voting age

What accusation was made against John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay after the 1824 election?

• Corrupt Bargain

• Election Fraud

• Voter Suppression

• Ballot Tampering

Look at the pie charts in the picture at the top, especially the electoral chart. Select the accurate statements.

• Jackson won the most, with 38%. He should win, period.

• Even though Jackson won the most votes, that's not a majority.

• 62% of people would be unhappy with the result of this election.

• There are too many candidates, resulting in no one getting the majority.

Henry Clay gave his votes in this election to JQ Adams in exchange for a job as Secretary of State. Are candidates supposed to do this?

• Sure, no problem

• No, but they did it anyway