Why did many Jackson supporters believe that the election of 1824 was a "corrupt bargain”?
Adams appointed Clay to political office after Clay collected electoral votes for him.
Adams paid Clay to collect electoral votes for him in the House of Representatives.
Adams limited the number of voting stations throughout the country.
Adams convinced the House of Representatives to disqualify some of Jackson’s supporters.
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Many Jackson supporters believed that the election of 1824 was a "corrupt bargain" because Adams appointed Clay to a political office after Clay collected electoral votes for him. The belief was that Clay was rewarded with a position in Adams' administration in exchange for supporting him during the election. This was seen as a corrupt and unfair arrangement, as it was perceived that Adams had essentially bought Clay's loyalty.