Question

John Quincy Adams, elected president in 1825, was charged by his political opponents with having struck a "corrupt bargain" when he appointed _______________ to become__________ . A) John C. Calhoun, vice president B) William Crawford, chief justice of the United States C) Henry Clay, secretary of state D) Daniel Webster, secretary of state E) John Eaton, secretary of the navy

Answer 1

Answer: Henry Clay, Secretary of State.

First blank: Henry Clay

Second blank: Secretary of State

Explanation: Henry Clay initiated an Ohio Valley-New England coalition in 1825 which helped John Quincy Adams become the president of the United States of America.

However, John Quincy Adams named Clay as his secretary of state, as a compensation for his work.

This appointment made his political opponents denounced it as a "CORRUPT BARGAIN".