The Election of 1808

Who was set to fill Thomas Jefferson's shoes as he left the White House?

• James Monroe

• George Clinton

• Charles Pinkney

• James Madison

Which political party did James Madison belong to during the 1808 election?

• Libertarian Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Federalist Party

What was the main economic impact of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• It led to a trade surplus.

• It hurt the American economy by stopping trade with Europe.

• It had no effect on the American economy.

• It boosted American exports.

Who was James Madison's main competitor within the Democratic-Republican Party?

• George Clinton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Rufus King

Which two candidates did the Federalist Party support in the 1808 election?

• James Madison and George Clinton

• Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe

• Charles Pinkney and Rufus King

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

How many states did the Federalists win in the 1808 election?

• Two

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

What was the percentage of the popular vote that James Madison received?

• 33%

• 75%

• 50%

• 65%

What major conflict was the 1808 election a precursor to?

• The Mexican-American War

• The American Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

What was one of the key reasons for the decline of the Federalist Party?

• Their support for the Embargo Act

• Their lack of support outside the Northeast

• Their opposition to the National Bank

• Their alliance with France

How did James Madison's political stance change after becoming president?

• He opposed the National Bank.

• He supported a stronger federal government.

• He became more isolationist.

• He reduced military spending.