Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent because Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes and the most popular votes, yet he did not become president. Instead, the House of Representatives selected John Quincy Adams as president, with the significant influence of Speaker of the House Henry Clay, who then became Adams' Secretary of State. This situation led many to believe that a "corrupt bargain" had taken place, undermining the legitimacy of the election results in the eyes of Jackson's supporters.
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
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