Question

Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent? (1 point) Responses 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. 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. 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. 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. As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.

Answer 1

Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent primarily because Andrew Jackson won the majority of both the popular and electoral votes, yet did not become president. Instead, the election was decided by the House of Representatives, which chose John Quincy Adams as president. This situation, coupled with the perception that Speaker of the House Henry Clay had used his influence to facilitate Adams's victory and was subsequently rewarded with the position of Secretary of State, led to widespread allegations of a "corrupt bargain." Therefore, the most accurate response to explain the sentiment of fraud is:

As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.