Question

Why was the election of 1824 considered corrupt? 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

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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

Step-by-step explanation:

The candidates in the election of 1824 were John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford and Henry Clay. However, since no candidate won the majority of the vote in the Electoral College, the House of Representatives had to decide between Quincy Adams and Jackson.

The election became known as the "Corrupt Bargain" because Adams supposedly rewarded Clay with the job of Secretary of State for using his influence as Speaker of the House to make sure Adams was elected president.