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Which of the following statements best describes the result of the 1824

presidential election?

(A) John Quincy Adams won the popular vote.

(B) No candidate won the majority of electoral votes.

(C) The election was decided by the Senate.

(D) Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes.

(E) John Quincy Adams had his strongest support in the South.

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User Kee
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The best answer is B

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User Melvina
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The best option regarding the 1824 presidential election in the United States would be that "(B) No candidate won the majority of electoral votes," since the election had to be decided by the House of Representatives.
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