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Answer 1

Excerpt taken from The Historic Rise of Old Hickory by Suzanne B. Williams

Four major candidates ran in the 1824 election, all under the "Democratic-Republican" name. One of the candidates, Andrew Jackson, was already famous. In the 1780s, he earned the right to practice law and served in various offices of the state government, including senator. He earned the nickname "Old Hickory" for his toughness as a general during the War of 1812 and First Seminole War. Jackson supported slavery and "Indian removal." This earned him support from voters in southern and frontier states. The other three candidates were John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, Henry Clay of Kentucky, and William Crawford of Georgia.

U.S. presidents are elected through the Electoral College. The Founding Fathers worried that Americans were too spread out to learn enough about the candidates. Under the Electoral College, Americans cast their ballot for the popular vote, which chooses the electors for each state. The number of electoral votes each state equals the number of representatives and senators combined. The candidates must win an absolute majority of electoral votes to win the election.

In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but he did not win it in each state. Jackson and Adams both won many electoral votes. Jackson won the most with 99. However, a candidate needs an absolute majority of electoral votes to win. In 1824, Jackson needed 131 to win. When there is not majority winner, the election goes to the House of Representatives. This has only happened twice in U.S. history.

Even though he won the popular vote and many electoral votes, Andrew Jackson lost the presidency in 1824. John Quincy Adams was the Secretary of State at this time. Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Henry Clay, receiving the least, was left out. However, as a leader in the House of Representatives, he had influence over the other members. Clay openly hated Jackson and there were rumors that Clay made a deal with Adams in exchange for his support. The House election declared John Quincy Adams president. Soon, he chose Henry Clay to fill the seat he left vacant, Secretary of State. Jackson was shocked and enraged. Although there was no inquiry of possible wrongdoing, Jackson accused Adams and Clay of making a "corrupt bargain."

John Quincy Adams was a disappointment as president. Many of his goals created divisions like federal funds for internal improvement. Some states thought that taking federal funds would force them to follow certain rules. They felt this reduced their rights as independent states. Jackson took advantage of issues like this one to gather more support. More Jackson supporters found their way to seats in Congress. He was as a man of the people and said Adams could never understand the common man’s concerns.

John Quincy Adams ran against Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election. Personal attacks grew even more vicious, but Andrew Jackson appealed to many. He believed government was for the common man. He believed in strict reading of the law and limited internal improvements. He also believed in states’ rights.

Andrew Jackson easily won the 1828 election, winning both the popular vote and a majority of electoral votes. Historians note the sectional nature of the voting. Support for Jackson was concentrated in South while Adams’ support was mostly in the North. Jackson was so popular because he brought changes to the government. He also wanted to make sure the government was responsible for its actions. Jackson pushed settlement into the frontier. He supported the Indian Removal act. He also defended the spread of slavery. Though his support was heavier in the South, he was determined to keep a unified nation. The rise and presidency of Old Hickory is memorable to Americans today.


Which statement makes a true comparison of the 1824 and 1828 elections?

The losers in 1824 were the main candidates for president in 1828.

Sectional divisions were appearing in 1824 and very clear in 1828.

Candidates were more divided on the issues in 1828 than in 1824.

More people voted in the election of 1824 than they did in 1828.

Answer 2

what u need help with ^_^

Answer 3

wow

Answer 4

I know

Answer 5

what is this

Answer 6

the worst is that im really lazy reading in english-.-''

Answer 7

wow O-O

Answer 8

this might take me some time

Answer 9

it's ok I'll wait

Answer 10

i would say A

Answer 11

really? i think is c

Answer 12

The Election of 1824 was hotly contested between
John Quincy Adams from Massachusetts (son of 2nd Pres. John Adams) and Andrew Jackson (war hero and rough guy from the Tennessee woods).
But, there were others such as Henry Clay, a powerful senator
who were running and received significant electoral votes.
Since no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives would decide. Despite Andrew Jackson receiving more popular votes
AND more elector votes, Clay's influence swung the election toward
the more traditional, elitist J.Q. Adams, who became the 6th president.
Jackson was furious and when J.Q. appointed Henry Clay to
a coveted position as Secretary of State, he accused them publicly
of making a "corrupt bargain".

Fast forward 4 years to 1828...
This election would be a rematch between J.Q. Adams and Jackson.
This election was unique in that it would no longer be decided by
caucuses of thousands of citizens, but rather by partisan
politicians and state legislatures. This was also the first time
that "mudslinging" or exchanging of vicious insults took place
directly between the candidates through posters and speeches.
For example, Adams was accused of using public money in
the wrong way and also gambling. Jackson was accused of murder and adultery - cheating on his sick wife who soon died.

This time Jackson won by a landslide and allowed his rowdy,
backwoods supporters (called hicks and worse by the elitist Adams' followers) into the White House itself. Jackson was the 7th president
and the first to be elected from a newer state (not among the original thirteen states).

Answer 13

let me get a second thot on that

Answer 14

w-what is this more?

Answer 15

^_^

Answer 16

hahah this is an article about the 1824 and 1828 elections

Answer 17

wow lol @JJ-BEAR-NEEDS-HELP can u help please O_O

Answer 18

wheres the rest T_T

Answer 19

tell her am giving medals:

Answer 20

what do you mean

Answer 21

she left:c

Answer 22

is there any more

Answer 23

o she did hm ok then

Answer 24

it is b

Answer 25

ok it is (ROBIN SAID SO)

Answer 26

I got 6 minutes left (my schedule) I am not reading this.... (!!!!!!!) Sorry -:(

Answer 27

lol im robin ^_^

Answer 28

from batman

Answer 29

batman is here too