What was the "corrupt bargain" of the 1824 election?

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Korolek [52]3 years ago

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Answer:

In his position as Speaker of the House, Henry Clay offered the White House to whichever man was willing to appoint him Secretary of State, which became known as the corrupt bargain. Andrew Jackson refused, but John Quincy Adams took advantage of the proposal.

Explanation:

Elodia [21]3 years ago

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The Corrupt Bargain from the year 1824 was about how none of the candidates were able to secure a majority of the electoral vote, because of this problem they had to put this in the hands of the House of Representatives who elected John Quincy Adams instead of Andrew Jackson.

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