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Who were benefited from accusations of a corrupt bargain?

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Jackson and his followers accused Clay and Adams of striking a corrupt bargain. The Jacksonians campaigned on this narrative over the next four years, ultimately propelling Jackson to victory in the Adams-Jackson election rematch of 1828.

Step-by-step explanation:

Corrupt bargain is the deal between presidential candidates JQ Adams and Henry Clay to throw the election of 1824, to be decided by the House of Reps, in Adam's favor.

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