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Jacksonian Democracy — Quiz

Question 7 • United States History and Geography

Which of these best explains the outcome of the 1828 presidential election?

Answer
A
John Quincy Adams was unpopular, and Andrew Jackson ran a strong campaign.
B
John Quincy Adams was so unpopular that Andrew Jackson won despite running a poor campaign.
C
John Quincy Adams was so popular that Andrew Jackson lost despite running an aggressive campaign.
D
John Quincy Adams was popular, and Andrew Jackson ran a weak campaign.

Explanation

Andrew Jackson won the 1828 election after a vigorous campaign that appealed to a broad electorate. John Quincy Adams had become unpopular, in part because of public criticism of his administration and the “corrupt bargain” accusation. Together, Adams’s unpopularity and Jackson’s strong campaign best explain the outcome.

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