Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
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C
O
O
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.
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.
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The correct answer is: As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.
Why did some people oppose the spoils system?
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O It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
O Women were excluded from being able to vote.
O It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.
O Immigrants from certain nations were given land grants, but those from other nations were not.
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O It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
O Women were excluded from being able to vote.
O It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.
O Immigrants from certain nations were given land grants, but those from other nations were not.
The correct answer is: It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
During the time of President Andrew Jackson, which group in the United States gained suffrage?
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O women who owned property
© men who did not own property
O white men and African American men
O all men over 18 years old
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O women who owned property
© men who did not own property
O white men and African American men
O all men over 18 years old
The correct answer is: white men and African American men.