Presidential Election of 1816 Quiz

Who was the main candidate for the Democratic-Republicans in the 1816 presidential election?

• William Crawford

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Rufus King

What was one of the reasons some Southern Democratic-Republicans opposed James Monroe's candidacy?

• He was a Federalist

• He lacked political experience

• He was another Virginian

• He was from Massachusetts

Who was the Federalist candidate in the 1816 election?

• William Crawford

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

• Rufus King

What event significantly weakened the Federalist Party?

• The New Orleans Battle

• The War of 1812

• The Hartford Convention

• The Treaty of Ghent

What was the Era of Good Feelings characterized by?

• Two-party rule

• Political instability

• One-party dominance

• Federalist resurgence

Which two policies did James Madison adopt to weaken the Federalists?

• Expanding westward territories

• Reducing military spending and taxes

• Supporting the National Bank and protective tariffs

• Abolishing tariffs and the National Bank

How many states did James Monroe win in the 1816 election?

• 16 out of 19

• 10 out of 19

• 19 out of 19

• 3 out of 19

What percentage of the popular vote did James Monroe secure?

• 75%

• 68%

• 31%

• 50%

Which states still voted for the Federalists in the 1816 election?

• Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina

• Virginia, Georgia, and New York

• New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

• Delaware, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

What was the ultimate outcome for the Federalist Party after the 1816 election?

• They dissolved completely

• They merged with the Democratic-Republicans

• They became the dominant party

• They continued to contest elections