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 House of Representatives had to choose a president from the top candidates, which included John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and William H. Crawford. Henry Clay, who was the Speaker of the House, supported Adams, which led to a decision that many viewed as corrupt, especially given that Clay was subsequently appointed as Secretary of State by Adams. This perceived "corrupt bargain" fueled feelings of disillusionment and the belief that the election was not conducted fairly.
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. Skip to navigation
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