Election of 1824: When the House Chose

Election of 1824: When the House Chose

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The 1824 U.S. presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American democracy, with multiple candidates from the same party vying for the presidency. The election highlighted the limitations of the Electoral College, as Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but not the presidency. The House of Representatives decided the outcome, leading to John Quincy Adams' victory after a controversial deal with Henry Clay. This event led to the formation of two new political parties, the National Republican Party and the Democratic Party, ushering in the second-party system. This system encouraged parties to engage more with diverse voter groups, ultimately influencing social policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the decline of the Federalist Party after the War of 1812?

The rise of the Whig Party

The dominance of the Democratic-Republican Party

The Federalist Party's support for the War of 1812

The Federalist Party's opposition to the War of 1812

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the 1824 presidential election result in a decision by the House of Representatives?

The Electoral College was unable to reach a majority decision

The election was too close to call

No candidate won the popular vote

The Supreme Court intervened

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Henry Clay's endorsement of John Quincy Adams?

Adams became Vice President

Adams was declared the winner

Jackson won the presidency

Clay became Vice President

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one significant result of the 1824 election's 'corrupt bargain'?

The rise of the Federalist Party

The end of the Electoral College

The split of the Democratic-Republican Party

The formation of the Whig Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the second-party system change political engagement in the United States?

It reduced the number of political parties

It eliminated the need for political campaigns

It encouraged parties to focus on a single issue

It forced parties to appeal to a broader range of voters