Assignment
Introduction: The purpose of this assignment is to explore "The Corrupt Bargain" in more detail. Also, this assignment allows students the opportunity to practice writing with MLA citations.
Prompt:
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Jackson
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Adams
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Crawford
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Clay
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Individual Popular Votes
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153, 544
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108,740
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46,618
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47,136
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Electoral Votes
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99
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84
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41
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37
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The results of the presidential election of 1824 were extremely controversial. The controversy reached such a fever pitch that today we refer to this election as "The Corrupt Bargain."
The U. S. Constitution states that presidents will be chosen based on electoral votes submitted by the Electoral College. If the number of electoral votes earned by a candidate does not show a clear majority, the election is turned over to the House of Representatives to choose the next president.
The table above represents the numerical results of the individual popular votes and electoral votes for the different candidates in the presidential election of 1824. Based on these results, and your understanding of Chapter Ten, write a short analysis of these numerical results.
Your analysis should include:
1. A brief thesis statement indicating what you hope to accomplish with this assignment; its purpose and interrelated ideas and concepts.
2. A breakdown of the individual results as percentages and/or ratios of the overall vote.
3. Describe and compare numerically or graphically the differences between each candidate's popular votes as opposed to their electoral votes.
4. A brief discussion presenting a logical solution in consideration of the numerical data provided in the table
5. A written interpretation offering alternative solutions and/or applying this issue to present day
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.