Question

What was the result of the presidential election of 1824?

(1 point)
Responses

The election ended in a four-way tie.

The election ended in a four-way tie.

The election ended in a compromise.

The election ended in a compromise.

The election was decided by the House of Representatives.

The election was decided by the House of Representatives.

The election led to a recount of votes.

The election led to a recount of votes.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**The election was decided by the House of Representatives.**

In the 1824 presidential election, no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes, which led to the decision being made by the House of Representatives.