
The Election of 1844

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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main focus of the video introduction regarding the election of 1844?
The candidates and their backgrounds
The economic policies of the time
The role of women in politics
The impact of technology on elections
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major issue did John Tyler bring to the forefront that affected both political parties?
The gold standard
The annexation of Texas
The tariff system
The national bank
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the annexation of Texas a contentious issue?
It was too costly for the government
It required a constitutional amendment
It was opposed by foreign nations
It would disrupt the balance of free and slave states
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Henry Clay's position on the annexation of Texas?
He wanted to avoid the topic to prevent national division
He was against it due to economic reasons
He fully supported it
He proposed immediate annexation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the slogan used by Henry Clay's campaign?
Hooray for Clay and Frelinghuysen
Clay and the American Dream
Vote for Clay and Prosperity
Clay for a Stronger Nation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first 'dark horse' candidate in American presidential elections?
Henry Clay
Martin Van Buren
James K. Polk
John Tyler
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did James K. Polk use to appeal to Northern Democrats?
Supporting the national bank
Proposing the annexation of Oregon as a free state
Offering tax cuts
Promising to abolish slavery
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