History Unit 5 Election of 1824 Flashcards
0
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What was special going into Election of 1824 involving parties
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One political party
Unity
Era of prosperity
1
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Whose presidency was the Election of 1824 after
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Monroe’s second term
2
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Who ran in the election of 1824
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John Quincy Adams
William Crawford
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
3
Q
Describe Andrew Jackson
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Democrat Orphan War hero From Tennessee frontier Self made man Hero of the "common man"
4
Q
Describe John Quincy Adams
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Federalist turned democratic republican Son of a president Diplomat Born in MA (Quincy) "Born on third base" Symbol of the aristocracy
5
Q
Results of the election of 1824
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Jackson wins popular vote
Neither Adams or Jackson wins electoral college
House of reps decides
6
Q
What was Henry clays role in the election
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Threw support to Adams
“Corrupt bargain”
JQA names clay Secretary of State for support
7
Q
What did Jackson claim after the deal
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Corrupt bargain
Denounces Adams for entire presidency
8
Q
Describe how the Election of 1824 was different
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Sectionalism
Modern campaigning/mudslinging
