Election+of+1824

-Hailey Aguero, Sarah Mangan, Ali Stamm, ...etc. || 2 Open Ended Questions (w/ correct answers) ||  ||
 * Election of 1824  Period 2  ||
 * Brief (3-4 Sentence) Summary || The election began with 4 presidential candidate front-runners: all of which were self-declared Republicans. There was William Crawford, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson. The election was held and no majority was declared. Jackson carried 42%, Adams has 31%, and Clay and Crawford had about 12% of the votes, but because there was no majority the top three electioral vote earners would be discussed and someone would be chosen by the house of Representatives. They chose Adams and he named Clay Secretary of State. Many thought that this decision was a scam and it was labled the corrupt bargan of 1824.
 * Key Terms (With Descriptions/Definitions) ||  ||
 * 2 Multiple Choice Questions (w/ correct answers)


 * Election of 1824Period 3 ||
 * Brief (3-4 Sentence) Summary || The election of 1824 candidates were four self declared Republicans: William Crawford, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson. Jackson and Adams were the frontrunners with contradicting views. Although Jackson did recieve the majority of votes, because it wasn't unanimous the House of Representatives was allowed to choose the President. With Clay backing him and using his pull as Speaker of the House, John Quincy Adams won the election. ||
 * Key Terms (With Descriptions/Definitions) || "American System": promoted tariffs to support American manufacturers, national bank, and domestic improvements at the federal government's expense

William Crawford: served in Monroe's administration as Secretary of Treasury

John Adams: served in Monroe's administration as Secretary of State

Henry Clay: Speaker of the House

General Andrew Jackson: Senator from Tennesee known for his success in defeating the British at New Orleans in 1815 ||
 * 2 Multiple Choice Questions (w/ correct answers)

2 Open Ended Questions (w/ correct answers) || Multiple Choice:

1. Who won the election of 1824?

A) Andrew Jackson

B) John Quincy Adams

C) William Crawford

D) Henry Clay

2. Because of the "Corrupt Bargain", what was Henry clay appointed as?

A) Secretary of the Treasury

B) Attorney General

C) Secretary of State

D) Vice President

Open Ended:

1. Describe what the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1824 was.

The "Corrupt Bargain" was an understanding between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams. Clay used his role as Speaker of the House to get Adams elected. In return, Adams made him his Secretary of State once he was elected President.

2. What was the "American System" and which Presidential candidates promoted it?

It entailed a national bank, strong nationalism, promoted tariffs, and wanted a unified USA. Clay and Adams were the two candidates who promoted it. || Amanda C, Alison R, Erin D, Erin M, Greg B

2 Open Ended Questions (w/ correct answers) || Who was from New England? a Andrew Jackson b Henry Clay c John Quincy Adams d Thomas Jefferson answer: c Who won the election of 1824? a Andrew Jackson b Henry Clay c John Quincy Adams d Thomas Jefferson answer: c
 * Election of 1824  Period 5  ||
 * Brief (3-4 Sentence) Summary || The election was against four Republicans William Crawford, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and General Andrew Jackson. The two front runners became Adams and Jackson who were total opposites. Adams was a nationalist and a New Englander as well as more reserved, while Jackson was a western war hero and outgoing-he was vague so he wouldn't offend any voters. It was a three way tie so the house had to decide between Adams, Jackson, and Crawford. Clay, the Speaker of the House, endorsed Adams and then Adams won. Then the Jacksonians accused Adams of bribing Clay with the Secretary of State job. This was known as the "corrupt bargain." ||
 * Key Terms (With Descriptions/Definitions) || * John Quincy Adams - Son of John Adams, elected candidate from election of 1824, Secretary of State
 * Henry Clay - Speaker of House, canidate for election of 1824
 * General Andrew Jackson - western war hero, other candidate for election of 1824
 * Crawford - Secretary of Treasury, last candidate for election of 1824
 * Corrupt bargain - Clay and Adams allegedly planning to get Adams in as president and Clay as Secretary of State ||
 * 2 Multiple Choice Questions (w/ correct answers)

What was the corrput bargain of 1824? The corrupt bargain of 1824 was Clay and Adams allegedly planning to get Adams in as president and Clay as Secretary of State.

Why was the Secretary of State job so coveted? The Secrety of State usually went on to become president.

Paige, Micah, Jacob, Megan, and Mustafa ||