Which of the following was NOT a candidate in the election of 1824?
8.45 Election of 1824 | Corrupt Bargain

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8th Grade
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Julie Kinder-McMillan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
William Crawford
Martin Van Buren
Answer explanation
Martin Van Buren was not a candidate in the election of 1824. The candidates were Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, and William Crawford, making Van Buren the correct choice for this question.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The election of 1824 was decided by:
The Electoral College
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
Answer explanation
The election of 1824 was unique as no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. Consequently, the decision went to the House of Representatives, which elected John Quincy Adams as president.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The "corrupt bargain" referred to:
The election of 1828
The spoils system
The deal between Adams and Clay in 1824
The formation of the Democratic Party
Answer explanation
The "corrupt bargain" refers to the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay in the election of 1824, where Clay supported Adams in exchange for the position of Secretary of State, leading to accusations of political manipulation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political party emerged in support of Andrew Jackson?
The Democratic Party
The Whig Party
The Federalist Party
The Republican Party
Answer explanation
The Democratic Party emerged in support of Andrew Jackson in the 1820s, advocating for the common man and opposing elitism, which distinguished it from other parties like the Whigs and Federalists.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The spoils system was:
A system of appointing officials based on merit and qualifications
A system of giving government jobs to political supporters
A system of checks and balances between the branches of government
A system of electing the president through the Electoral College
Answer explanation
The spoils system refers to the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters, rather than based on merit. This system was prevalent in the 19th century, emphasizing loyalty over qualifications.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Who became president in the election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Answer explanation
In the election of 1824, John Quincy Adams was elected president after a contentious race. Although Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, Adams secured the presidency through a decision in the House of Representatives.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant outcome of the election of 1824?
The end of the Federalist Party
The rise of the Whig Party
The beginning of the Second Party System
The establishment of the Electoral College
Answer explanation
The election of 1824 marked the beginning of the Second Party System, as it led to the emergence of new political alignments and the decline of the Democratic-Republican dominance, paving the way for the formation of the Democratic and Whig parties.
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