U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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Who stated, "We was robbed."?

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The correct answer is: Andrew Jackson

The statement "We was robbed" is attributed to the political context surrounding Andrew Jackson and the 1824 presidential election. In this election, Jackson won a plurality of the popular vote but lost the presidency to John Quincy Adams in what is often referred to as the "Corrupt Bargain." Jackson's supporters felt that the political maneuvering, particularly involving the House of Representatives selecting Adams despite Jackson's popular support, was unjust and unfair. By proclaiming that "we was robbed," Jackson conveyed the sentiment that the democratic process had been subverted, which rallied his base and contributed to his future electoral success in 1828. This context helps understand Jackson's perspective on political legitimacy and the power dynamics of his time.