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

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