Question

The US presidential election of 1828 was a A- close win for Andrew Jackson. B- close win for John Quincy Adams. C- landslide win for Andrew Jackson. D- landslide win for John Quincy Adams.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) landslide win for Andrew Jackson.

The US presidential election of 1828 was a landslide win for Andrew Jackson.

Andrew Jackson won easily over his rival Republican candidate Jhon Quincy Adams. The Democrat Jackson won the electoral vote 178 to 83. The personality of Andrew Jackson and his charisma were factors that made him receive people's support, especially in the southern states. Controversial measures such as the "Tariff of Abominations" of 1828, helped him to win clearly over his rival.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C, as the US presidential election of 1828 was a landslide win for Andrew Jackson.

The US presidential election of 1828 offered a confrontation between President John Quincy Adams and his rival Andrew Jackson, now a candidate for the Democratic Party. Unlike in 1824, no other major candidate appeared on the scene, allowing Jackson to build a strong base and win easily over Adams, reaching the presidency with the 55.97% of the electoral votes.