Which of the following was true of the election of 1824?

A) All four candidates ran as Republicans.
B) Andrew Jackson received a majority of the popular vote.
C) Henry Clay won a majority of the electoral college vote.
D) Congress selected Andrew Jackson as the new president.


Answer: A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In the early 1800s, which factor was most important in the development of Northern manufacturing centers?

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Where was Minoan civilization based?

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