10 Questions
Why did the Election of 1824 go to the House of Representatives to choose the president?
None of the candidates won a majority of electoral votes.
What key factor led to the accusation of a 'Corrupt Bargain' during the Election of 1824?
Henry Clay's role in persuading the House to choose Adams in exchange for a position.
Why did some want to keep Andrew Jackson out of office during the Election of 1824?
His lack of formal education and being from the West made others fear he was inexperienced.
What aspect of Jackson's background made him popular among the 'common man'?
His military experience and humble origins.
How did Jackson contribute to expanding suffrage during his time?
By opening suffrage to anyone paying taxes.
What major conflict defined Jackson's Presidency?
The Nullification Crisis
Why did Jackson veto the renewal of the National Bank's charter?
To help farmers and merchants
Which group of tribes resisted Jackson's Native American Removal policy the longest?
Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw
What did the Treaty of New Echota lead to for the Cherokee tribe?
Forfeiture of Cherokee land
What characterized Jackson's relationship with the National Bank President Nicholas Biddle?
They had stark differences in education and wealth
Test your knowledge on the beginning of The Age of Jackson, focusing on the Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain. Learn about the four candidates, the concept of majority vs plurality, and the controversial backdoor deal that influenced the outcome of the election.
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