Study Guide Ten

John Quincy Adams

and the Revival

of Two Party Politics

Exam Two

NOTE: If you can answer these questions satisfactorily, you should do well on this section of the first exam. The material below consists of important material from the lecture. Questions on the test will be largely taken from this material.

Terms (definition and significance):

Election of 1824

John Quincy Adams

Henry Clay

William Crawford

Andrew Jackson

John C. Calhoun

Secretary of State, “heir apparent”

Corrupt Bargain

Indian Removal

Tariff of 1828, “Tariff of Abominations”

Daniel Webster

Election of 1828

Questions to Think About:

What was the problem that occurred during the presidential election of 1824 and why did it occur?

How did American politics function without a two party system during the 1820s?

What were the problems that plagued John Quincy Adams during his presidency?

What were the issues and the nature of the presidential election of 1828?