Which of the following is true of the multi-candidate presidential race of 1824?
A. Although John Quincy Adams was second in the electoral vote, he was elected because he led in popular votes.
B. John Quincy Adams had a majority of electoral votes and became president, but his major opponent, Andrew Jackson, became vice president.
C. Because no candidate received a majority of electoral votes, the Speaker of the House, Henry Clay, assumed the presidency.
D. Although Andrew Jackson led in both popular and electoral votes, he was not elected.
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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