Question

Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
(1 point)
Responses

New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.
New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.

Because no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.
Because no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.

Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore he did not become president.
Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore he did not become president.

As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state

Answer 1

Why did some people oppose the spoils system?
(1 point)
Responses

It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.

Women were excluded from being able to vote.
Women were excluded from being able to vote.

It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.
It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.

Immigrants from certain nations were given land grants, but those from other nations were not.

Answer 2

During the time of President Andrew Jackson, which group in the United States gained suffrage?
(1 point)
Responses

women who owned property
women who owned property

men who did not own property
men who did not own property

white men and African American men
white men and African American men

all men over 18 years old

Answer 3

Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent primarily because it was seen as an unfair outcome where Andrew Jackson won the majority of both the popular and electoral votes but did not become president. Instead, the decision was handed to the House of Representatives, where John Quincy Adams was chosen, partly due to the influence of Henry Clay, who was then the Speaker of the House and subsequently appointed Secretary of State by Adams. This perceived manipulation of the electoral process and the backroom dealings led to feelings of disillusionment and accusations of a "corrupt bargain." Therefore, the most accurate response is:

"As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state."

Answer 4

Some people opposed the spoils system primarily because it could lead to unqualified individuals being appointed to government jobs based on political connections rather than merit. Critics argued that this practice undermined the efficiency and integrity of government operations. Therefore, the correct response is:

"It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job."

Answer 5

During the time of President Andrew Jackson, the group in the United States that gained suffrage was primarily **men who did not own property**. This period saw a trend toward expanded voting rights for white men, including those without property, which was a significant shift in the electorate. Therefore, the correct response is:

**men who did not own property.**