Jacksonian Era Test Review

Which candidate won the popular vote in the 1824 election but lost the presidency?

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• William Crawford

How did Andrew Jackson first gain national fame before running for President?

• He was the Vice President

• He was the Secretary of State

• He was a successful military general

• He was the wealthiest man in America

What was General Andrew Jackson's most famous battle and victory?

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Nashville

• Battle of New Orleans

What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?

• Old Hickory

• The Great Compromiser

• The Little Magician

• The Sage of Monticello

Why did Andrew Jackson lose the presidency in 1824?

• He won the popular vote, but didn't get enough votes in the electoral college

• He lost the popular vote, but won the electoral college

• He lost both the popular AND electoral vote

What was the "Corrupt Bargain" controversy related to the 1824 election?

• A secret deal between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay

• A deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to secure Adams' presidency

• A financial scandal involving William Crawford

• A conspiracy involving foreign interference in the election

As a part of the "corrupt bargain", what did Henry Clay receive from John Quincy Adams in exchange for his support?

• He became the Vice President

• He became Secretary of State

• He was given a $10 million bribe

• He was blackmailed with information that would have ended his career

What was a significant political development after the Election of 1824 leading up to Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• The rise of the Whig Party

• The rise of the Democratic Party

• The formation of the Republican Party

• The dissolution of the Federalist Party

How did the "Corrupt Bargain" affect John Quincy Adams' presidency?

• It strengthened his political support

• It led to widespread public support

• It weakened his presidency and led to opposition

• It had no significant impact

Who won the Election of 1828?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams