In 1824 Andrew Jackson Was the First Presidential Candidate in American

question 82

Multiple Choice

In 1824 Andrew Jackson was the first presidential candidate in American history to win the popular vote but not win a majority of the electoral college. What happened as a result of these election results?

• A) The election was scratched and a new election held with Jackson losing in the second election.
• B) As Jackson did not win a majority of the electoral college, the House of Representatives made the choice.
• C) The Republican Party was created from the turmoil and began to win elections.
• D) A political stalemate formed that prohibited the formation of other parties.
• E) The turmoil was so great that the election was not held and the existing president served for three more years.

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