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Who chose electors prior to 1820, and why did the process change?

A
State lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because people wanted more of a say in the selection.
B
Federal lawmakers chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more of a say in the selection.
C
White men who owned land chose electors, but the process changed because those who did not own land wanted a say in the selection.
D
All white male citizens chose electors, but the process changed because state lawmakers wanted more control over the selection.
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As a result of the “Corrupt Bargain” of 1824, Andrew Jackson

A
became the president.
B
became secretary of state.
C
formed a new political party.
D
formed a new cabinet position.
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How did the “corrupt bargain” affect the US political party system in the 1820s?

A
The US went back to having only one political party.
B
Voters did not register as members of political parties.
C
A new political party was formed—the Democrats.
D
An old political party collapsed—the Federalists.
4

Beginning in 1820, states changed voting rights to include all

A
taxpaying white males.
B
male and female landowners.
C
adult white males.
D
wealthy white males.
5

Which of the following was an economic event that led to an expansion of voting rights in the US?

A
the Panic of 1819
B
the War of 1812
C
the Campaign of 1828
D
the “Corrupt Bargain” of 1824
6

After the election of 1824, Andrew Jackson viewed John Quincy Adams as

A
a patriot who relied on the political support of average citizens.
B
an aristocrat who used his connections to gain political support.
C
an honest Republican who dealt fairly with other politicians.
D
a dishonest Democrat who dealt unfairly with other politicians.
7

Who won the popular vote in the presidential election of 1824?

A
William H. Crawford
B
Henry Clay
C
John Quincy Adams
D
Andrew Jackson
8

In the presidential election of 1824, Andrew Jackson

A
came in first in the popular vote but second in the electoral vote.
B
came in first in both the popular vote and the electoral vote.
C
came in second in the popular vote but first in the electoral vote.
D
came in second in both the popular vote and the electoral vote.
9

Which of the following best explains Andrew Jackson’s supporters in the election of 1828?

A
Jackson’s supporters were primarily the “common people.”
B
Jackson’s supporters were primarily “eastern aristocrats.”
C
Jackson’s supporters were primarily wealthy landowners.
D
Jackson’s supporters were primarily highly educated.
10

What did President Jackson believe about the powers of Congress?

A
Congress alone has the power to amend the Constitution.
B
All powers not listed in the Constitution belong to Congress.
C
The creation of a national bank is a power granted to Congress.
D
Congress should only exercise powers listed in the Constitution.
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Which of the following best explains how the Panic of 1819 affected voting rights?

A
Many white male property owners lost their land and, with it, the right to vote.
B
Too many white males were buying land but were not allowed to vote.
C
Politicians were increasingly elected by larger numbers of voters.
D
Too many politicians had lost their land and their seats in Congress.
12

Who decided the 1824 presidential election, and why?

A
Voters decided with a second vote because the first election resulted in a four-way tie.
B
Congress decided since none of the four candidates had received a majority vote in the election.
C
Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams agreed to serve as president and vice president because Jackson received the most votes.
D
John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson agreed to serve as president and vice president because Adams received the most votes.
13

One reason that Andrew Jackson was appealing to the common citizen was because he

A
was wealthy, but humble.
B
was born in a log cabin.
C
worked with war heroes from the revolution.
D
worked closely with high profile politicians.

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