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Four major candidates ran in the 1824 election, all under the "Democratic-Republican" name. One of the candidates, Andrew Jackson, was already famous. In the 1780s, he earned the right to practice law and served in various offices of the state government, including senator. He earned the nickname "Old Hickory" for his toughness as a general during the War of 1812 and First Seminole War. Jackson supported slavery and "Indian removal." This earned him support from voters in southern and frontier states. The other three candidates were John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, Henry Clay of Kentucky, and William Crawford of Georgia. U.S. presidents are elected through the Electoral College. The Founding Fathers worried that Americans were too spread out to learn enough about the candidates. Under the Electoral College, Americans cast their ballot for the popular vote, which chooses the electors for each state. The number of electoral votes each state equals the number of representatives and senators combined. The candidates must win an absolute majority of electoral votes to win the election. In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but he did not win it in each state. Jackson and Adams both won many electoral votes. Jackson won the most with 99. However, a candidate needs an absolute majority of electoral votes to win. In 1824, Jackson needed 131 to win. When there is not majority winner, the election goes to the House of Representatives. This has only happened twice in U.S. history. Even though he won the popular vote and many electoral votes, Andrew Jackson lost the presidency in 1824. John Quincy Adams was the Secretary of State at this time. Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Henry Clay, receiving the least, was left out. However, as a leader in the House of Representatives, he had influence over the other members. Clay openly hated Jackson and there were rumors that Clay made a deal with Adams in exchange for his support. The House election declared John Quincy Adams president. Soon, he chose Henry Clay to fill the seat he left vacant, Secretary of State. Jackson was shocked and enraged. Although there was no inquiry of possible wrongdoing, Jackson accused Adams and Clay of making a "corrupt bargain." John Quincy Adams was a disappointment as president. Many of his goals created divisions like federal funds for internal improvement. Some states thought that taking federal funds would force them to follow certain rules. They felt this reduced their rights as independent states. Jackson took advantage of issues like this one to gather more support. More Jackson supporters found their way to seats in Congress. He was as a man of the people and said Adams could never understand the common man’s concerns. John Quincy Adams ran against Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election. Personal attacks grew even more vicious, but Andrew Jackson appealed to many. He believed government was for the common man. He believed in strict reading of the law and limited internal improvements. He also believed in states’ rights. Andrew Jackson easily won the 1828 election, winning both the popular vote and a majority of electoral votes. Historians note the sectional nature of the voting. Support for Jackson was concentrated in South while Adams’ support was mostly in the North. Jackson was so popular because he brought changes to the government. He also wanted to make sure the government was responsible for its actions. Jackson pushed settlement into the frontier. He supported the Indian Removal act. He also defended the spread of slavery. Though his support was heavier in the South, he was determined to keep a unified nation. The rise and presidency of Old Hickory is memorable to Americans today.

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

What was the "corrupt bargain" of the 1824 election? Split of the Democratic-Republican candidates Description by Andrew Jackson of the election outcome Smear campaign John Quincy Adams used to win Difference between the popular and electoral votes

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

@fluttershyK

OpenStudy (anaise):

I'll help, although I do recommend this in history.

OpenStudy (anaise):

So, it's not D or A.

OpenStudy (fluttershyk):

its not b

OpenStudy (fluttershyk):

its not a d or b so its ....

OpenStudy (anaise):

However...Andrew was famous. There was a bit of bias involved.

OpenStudy (anaise):

So it says in the text that Henry Clay persuaded the others that Adams was a better president. I'd go with C.

OpenStudy (anaise):

Sigh, and the person who asks leaves.

OpenStudy (fluttershyk):

@Anaise ik it happens to me all the time I mean they ask for my help then leave lol

OpenStudy (anaise):

Haha.

OpenStudy (fluttershyk):

thanks for the medal

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

IM SO SORRY I LEFT I HAD TO EAT IM SO SORRY @fluttershyK @Anaise

OpenStudy (anaise):

I went with C.

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Wait

OpenStudy (anaise):

It would be B

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

Are you sure? I thought C

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

@Anaise

OpenStudy (anaise):

Well the outcome was that Henry persuaded the others' attention from Andrew Jackson.

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

okay ill tell you if i get it right @Anaise

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

can i ask you one more?

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

I GOT A 100 THANK YOU!

OpenStudy (dontknowdontcare):

It was B btw to any other flvs cheaters

OpenStudy (fluttershyk):

@dontknowdontcare glad you got 100

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