The Election of 1844

The Election of 1844

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

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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