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President John Quincy Adams and President Andrew Jackson.

Part II

How did the election of 1828 differ to most elections that preceded it?

1

It was the first election that was decided based on the popular vote rather than the electoral.

It only had 2 candidates of the 2 major parties, the National Republicans and the Whigs.

It only had 2 candidates of the 2 major parties, the National Republicans and the Democrats.

Identify which of the following is a profile of a person who could vote for the first time in 1828:

2

A white poor baker in New York

A white wealthy woman in Boston

An African American former slave in New Jersey

Which of the following regarding the 1828 election is FALSE?

3

There was a relatively low voter turnout, with only 30% of eligible voters at the polls.

Jackson won due to his popularity among the common Americans.

Jackson campaigned strongly, while Adams mostly governed from the White House and refused to campaign.

Which of the following is NOT a way Jackson attempted to protect the rights of the common man?

4

By supporting Henry Clay's Maysville Road project.

By supporting the fact that more people have an influence in the nomination process.

By fighting economic monopolies.

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