In 1824, Andrew Jackson Won the Popular Vote for President

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote for president but did not receive enough electoral votes to win outright. The vote was constitutionally thrown to the U.S. House of Representatives, which chose John Quincy Adams, the "number two" candidate. This outcome was a catalyst for Jackson to __________________________________.

• A) ​assume the office of president by force
• B) ​run for a House of Representatives seat in the hopes of reforming the chamber
• C) ​split from his party to create the new Democratic Party, and then win the 1828 election
• D) ​fight for the remainder of his life for the abolition of political parties
• E) ​fight for the abolition of the electoral college

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