Question

Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
(1 point)
New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.
Because no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.
Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore he did not become
president.
As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The main reason many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent was because Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes. This discrepancy between the electoral and popular vote led to the belief that the election process was manipulated and unfair. Additionally, the fact that Henry Clay, who was Speaker of the House, played a significant role in helping John Quincy Adams become president and was then appointed as secretary of state by Adams added to the perception of corruption and backroom deals.

Answer 3

I apologize for the confusion. The main reason many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent was because Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes.