Question

Why was the election of 1824 considered corrupt?
HELP ONLY QUESTION I DONT UNDERSTAND ON MY TEST!!!
A.It was rumored Clay became Secretary of State because he threw his support for Adam's who became President.

B.There was speculation that Andrew Jackson paid for his newly acquired position.

C.John Quincy Adams secretly met with House members and offered monetary rewards in return for votes.

D.William Crawford intentionally removed himself from the running so Adams could win.

Answer 1

It was rumored Clay became Secretary of State because he threw his support for Adams who became president

Answer 2

Answer:

A. It was rumored Clay became Secretary of State because he threw his support for Adam's who became President.

Explanation:

In the election of 1824, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams were candidates. As Jackson finished first in the initial round but failed to capture a majority of electoral votes, the House was charged with deciding the election. John Quincy Adams ended winning the election and Clay, who had thrown his support for Adams, became Secretary of State. This led many people to believe that a corrupt pact had been made between the two candidates.