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Unit 4 – American Expansion, 1800–1848
Topic 4.8
What was the main controversy in the 1824 presidential election?
A significant portion of eligible voters boycotted the election due to dissatisfaction with all candidates.
There were accusations of voter fraud and manipulation.
No candidate received a majority of electoral votes, resulting in the House of Representatives choosing the president.
The two lead candidates had identical policy proposals, causing confusion among voters.
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