Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent because no one received a majority of votes, and the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot. This process led to accusations of a "corrupt bargain," particularly when John Quincy Adams, who was chosen by the House, appointed Clay as his Secretary of State. The perception that a backroom deal influenced the outcome contributed to the belief that the election was not fair.
Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
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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.
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