Election of 1824

The video explores the Age of Jackson, highlighting the shift in political culture with increased political participation and the rise of national parties. It examines the elections of 1824 and 1828, focusing on the corrupt bargain and the intense political rivalries and scandals that characterized the era. The video concludes with the impact of these events on American political culture.

What was a key characteristic of the Age of Jackson?

• The decline of political participation

• The exclusion of all social classes from voting

• The rise of mass politics

• The dominance of the Federalist Party

How did national political parties increase voter participation during the Age of Jackson?

• By reducing the number of elections

• By creating partisan newspapers and grassroots organizations

• By eliminating all political propaganda

• By focusing solely on elite voters

What was the outcome of the 1824 election?

• John Quincy Adams was chosen by the House of Representatives

• Andrew Jackson won the presidency

• William Crawford won the popular vote

• Henry Clay became president

What was the 'corrupt bargain' associated with the 1824 election?

• A secret deal between Jackson and Adams

• An agreement between Adams and Clay to secure the presidency

• A treaty with foreign nations

• A pact between all candidates to share power

What was one of the main criticisms of Adams' presidency?

• His support for the tariff of 1824

• His lack of foreign policy experience

• His inability to form a political party

• His refusal to engage in political debates

What was the impact of the tariff of 1824 on Southern planters?

• It had no impact on their economy

• It reduced their costs significantly

• It was widely supported by Southern planters

• It increased their costs, leading to discontent

How did Jackson portray himself in the election of 1828?

• As a supporter of the Federalist Party

• As an elitist

• As a neutral candidate

• As a champion of the common people

What was a significant factor in the election of 1828?

• The unanimous support for one candidate

• The intensely personal attacks between candidates

• The lack of personal attacks

• The peaceful transition of power

What was a major consequence of the 1828 election for Jackson?

• He lost the election

• His wife Rachel died, which he blamed on the campaign

• He formed a new political party

• He reconciled with John Quincy Adams

What was a long-term effect of the divisive political culture of the 1828 election?

• It had no significant impact on future politics

• It resulted in the dissolution of all political parties

• It set the stage for the Civil War

• It led to a peaceful political environment