{"id":5778,"date":"2021-08-16T21:14:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T21:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-ushistory1\/?post_type=chapter&p=5778"},"modified":"2024-09-04T18:39:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:39:28","slug":"module-9-discussion","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-ushistory1\/chapter\/module-9-discussion\/","title":{"raw":"Module 9 Discussion: Is the Electoral College Useful?","rendered":"Module 9 Discussion: Is the Electoral College Useful?"},"content":{"raw":"In the election of 1824, the electoral college played a pivotal role. Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and in states where the popular vote determined electors, he won. However, not every state chose electors this way, and Jackson ultimately lost the election when his failure to garner enough votes in the electoral college pushed the election into the House of Representatives. In the House, Jackson\u2019s political rival, Henry Clay, worked to secure votes for John Quincy Adams, who was then elected President.\r\n\r\nThe electoral college has been derided and praised ever since. For more information and context about the electoral college, watch the following video:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/christina_greer_does_your_vote_count_the_electoral_college_explained?language=en\r\n

Instructions:<\/h2>\r\nStep 1:<\/strong> In a paragraph or two (at least 200 words), explain what you think should have happened directly after the 1824 election. Should the U.S. have abolished the electoral college? Why or why not?\r\n\r\nStep 2:<\/strong> After you have posted your initial post, read and respond to three or more of your classmates\u2019 arguments. Be sure to make substantive and constructive comments. You are not required to argue with your classmate\u2019s opinion (though you can), but you can expand on a classmate\u2019s comments by adding to their argument. Either way, make sure your responses add value, stay on topic, and are respectful to others.\r\n

Discussion Grading Rubric:<\/h2>\r\n
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Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPoor<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGood<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExcellent<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPoints<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Responds to prompt<\/strong><\/td>\r\nResponse is superficial, lacking in analysis or critique. Contributes few novel ideas, connections, or applications.<\/td>\r\nProvides an accurate response to the prompt, but the information delivered is limited or lacking in analysis.<\/td>\r\nProvides a\u00a0 thoughtful and clear response to the content or question asked. The response includes original thoughts and novel ideas.<\/td>\r\n__\/4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Supporting Details<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIncludes vague or incomplete supporting evidence or fails to back opinion with facts.<\/td>\r\nSupports opinions with details, though connections may be unclear, not firmly established, or explicit.<\/td>\r\nSupports response with evidence; makes connections to the course content and\/or other experiences. Cites evidence when appropriate.<\/td>\r\n__\/2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Comments and participation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nProvides brief responses or shows little effort to participate in the learning community.<\/td>\r\nResponds kindly and builds upon the comments from others, but may lack depth, detail, and\/or explanation.<\/td>\r\nKindly and thoroughly extend discussions already taking place or poses new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced. Response is substantive and constructive.<\/td>\r\n__\/4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\nTotal<\/td>\r\n__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

In the election of 1824, the electoral college played a pivotal role. Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and in states where the popular vote determined electors, he won. However, not every state chose electors this way, and Jackson ultimately lost the election when his failure to garner enough votes in the electoral college pushed the election into the House of Representatives. In the House, Jackson\u2019s political rival, Henry Clay, worked to secure votes for John Quincy Adams, who was then elected President.<\/p>\n

The electoral college has been derided and praised ever since. For more information and context about the electoral college, watch the following video:<\/p>\n