Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent primarily because As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president, later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state. This perceived backroom deal between Adams and Clay, often referred to as the "Corrupt Bargain," led many supporters of Andrew Jackson, who had won the most popular and electoral votes, to believe that the election process was unfair and manipulated.
Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
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O 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 majonty 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 voles, but he did not win the most popular votes, therefore he did not become president
O As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president, later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state
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