Question 12
what was the impact of morse's telegraph on communication?
it brought a means of rapid communication into the homes of ordinary citizens.
it allowed politicians within a state to prepare more efficiently for their congressional sessions.
it sped up the delivery of news and information, promoting the development of a market economy.
it created international avenues for bringing european investment dollars into the american market.
3 points
question 13
how had the american election process changed by the election of 1828?
state legislators earned the right to serve as electors in the electoral college.
women and blacks were eligible to serve as electors in the electoral college.
members of the electoral college were elected by popular vote, not their state legislatures.
state legislatures continued to elect 50% of the electors, but the popular vote determined the rest.
3 points
question 14
how did john quincy adams become president in 1824?
john quincy adams had served in the house of representatives, so they supported him.
henry clay threw his support to adams when the contest went to the house of representatives.
william crawford and henry clay cancelled each other out, so adams gained a majority.
andrew jackson withdrew from the election when he did not win enough electoral votes.