Political Changes After the Election of 1824

The video explores the 1824 U.S. presidential election, highlighting the end of the Democratic-Republican Party and the emergence of a new political system. It introduces key candidates, including John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford, and discusses their political backgrounds and regional support. The election results in no candidate receiving a majority, leading to a decision by the House of Representatives. The 'corrupt bargain' between Adams and Clay is explained, resulting in Adams becoming president and Clay becoming Secretary of State. The video concludes with the political realignment that followed.

What significant political change occurred during the election of 1824?

• The introduction of the two-party system

• The formation of the Whig Party

• The end of the Democratic-Republicans

• The rise of the Federalist Party

Which candidate was known for his strong opposition to central government power?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• William Crawford

Who was the Speaker of the House and a proponent of the American System?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• William Crawford

Which candidate had the most widespread support across different states?

• William Crawford

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

What was the outcome when no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes?

• The election was decided by a national referendum

• The election was decided by the House of Representatives

• The election was decided by the Supreme Court

• The election was decided by the Senate

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

• A deal between Andrew Jackson and William Crawford

• A deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay

• A deal between Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson

• A deal between John Quincy Adams and William Crawford

Which position did Henry Clay allegedly receive in exchange for his support?

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Attorney General

What new political party did Andrew Jackson help form after the election?

• The National Republican Party

• The Federalist Party

• The Whig Party

• The Democratic Party

What happened to the Democratic-Republicans from the North after the election?

• They dissolved completely

• They became part of the Democratic Party

• They formed the Whig Party

• They joined the Federalist Party

What era ended as a result of the political changes following the election of 1824?

• The Federalist Era

• The Jacksonian Era

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The Progressive Era