THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
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Either A or B
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Detailed explanation-1: -John Quincy Adams won the 1824 presidential election as a Democratic-Republican after leaving the Federalist Party earlier in his career.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the contested election of 1824, followers of Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams began calling themselves National Republicans, and backers of Andrew Jackson emerged as Democratic Republicans. By the election of 1828, the Jacksonians had become known simply as the Democrats.
Detailed explanation-3: -Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828, defeating incumbent John Quincy Adams. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adams was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. His vice president was John Calhoun. Prior to serving as president, Adams served as an ambassador, state senator, U.S. senator, and U.S. secretary of state. He served as a U.S. representative after his presidency.