What Was the Significance of the 1824 Election

question 37

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the 1824 election?

• A) It was the first election in which candidates for president were divided between two parties.
• B) The flaws in the Electoral College system were made apparent, prompting a restructuring.
• C) There was a split in one of the major parties, leading to the founding of a new party.
• D) It was the only election in United States history that resulted in a tie between candidates.

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