Many Americans felt that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent because none of the candidates secured a majority of the electoral votes, leading the election to be decided by the House of Representatives. Although Andrew Jackson received the most popular and electoral votes, John Quincy Adams was chosen as president after a deal was allegedly struck with Speaker of the House Henry Clay, which became known as the "Corrupt Bargain." This perception of backroom dealing and lack of direct electoral endorsement fueled widespread belief that the election was rigged and unfair, leading to discontent and division within the electorate.
Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
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