Mr. Carr - Chapter 12 - Lesson 1 - Page 1

What was the only major political party in the United States from 1816 to 1824?

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic Party

• Federalist Party

What is a favorite son?

• a candidate for local office

• a candidate for national office who has support mostly from his or her home state

• a candidate for local office who has support mostly from his or her home city

• a candidate for national office

Who did party leaders choose as their candidate in 1824?

• John Quincy Adams

• William H. Crawford

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

Which two favorite sons were from the West?

• John Quincy Adams and William H. Crawford

• Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay and William H. Crawford

What happens if no candidate wins a majority of the electoral vote?

• The House of Representatives selects the president

• The Supreme Court decides

• The Senate selects the president

• A new election is held

What is a plurality?

• greater than half of a total number of something

• 27 votes

• total number of something

• the largest number of something, but less than a majority

  
  

Which candidate in the 1824 election was known for his military achievements?

• John Quincy Adams

• William H. Crawford

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

What accusation was made after Adams named Clay as secretary of state?

• Bribery

• Corrupt bargain

• Election fraud

• Political favoritism

What significant event did the election of 1824 lead to in American politics?

• The end of the Federalist Party

• The founding of the Democratic Party

• The establishment of the Whig Party

• The split of the Democratic-Republican Party

How did the 'corrupt bargain' accusation affect John Quincy Adams's presidency?

• It led to his impeachment

• It strengthened his position

• It undermined his legitimacy

• It had no significant impact