The Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain Explained

The video covers the 1824 U.S. presidential election, where Andrew Jackson won the popular and electoral votes but not the presidency due to a lack of majority. The decision went to the House of Representatives, where Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams, leading to accusations of a 'corrupt bargain.' Adams's presidency was marked by unpopular policies and tariffs, leading to his defeat by Jackson in 1828.

Who were the four candidates in the 1824 presidential election?

• Henry Clay, William Crawford, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison

• John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, William Crawford

• Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William Crawford

What is the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote?

• Popular vote is from the people; electoral vote is from Congress

• Popular vote is from the people; electoral vote is based on state representation

• Popular vote is from Congress; electoral vote is from the people

• Popular vote is based on state representation; electoral vote is from Congress

Why did the election of 1824 go to the House of Representatives?

• Andrew Jackson refused to accept the results

• Henry Clay was disqualified

• No candidate received a majority of the electoral votes

• John Quincy Adams demanded a recount

What role did Henry Clay play in the election of 1824?

• He was a candidate who withdrew from the race

• He was a candidate who won the presidency

• He was Speaker of the House and supported John Quincy Adams

• He was a candidate who supported Andrew Jackson

What was the 'corrupt bargain' in the context of the 1824 election?

• A negotiation between Jackson and Clay to influence the House vote

• A secret pact between Crawford and Clay

• An agreement between Clay and Adams to secure the presidency for Adams

• A deal between Jackson and Adams to share power

What was one of the main challenges John Quincy Adams faced during his presidency?

• His policies were too popular with the public

• He was seen as a staunch Federalist, which was unpopular

• He had too much support from Congress

• His government programs were inexpensive

Why were John Quincy Adams's government programs unpopular?

• They were inexpensive and reduced government size

• They were expensive and increased government size

• They were only beneficial to the South

• They were only beneficial to the West

What was the purpose of the tariff of 1824?

• To reduce the prices of American goods

• To protect Southern agriculture by lowering import prices

• To protect Northern factories by raising import prices

• To increase the prices of American goods

How did the South refer to the tariff of 1828?

• The tariff of peace

• The tariff of unity

• The tariff of prosperity

• The tariff of abominations

What was the outcome of the 1828 presidential election?

• John Quincy Adams was re-elected

• William Crawford won the presidency

• Andrew Jackson won the presidency

• Henry Clay became president