APUSH Review: The Corrupt Bargain - Key Players, Background Info, Election Results & More
Explore the intricacies of the Corrupt Bargain in US history through key player profiles, election details, and historical background. Uncover the political maneuvers that shaped the presidency in the early 19th century.
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APUSH REVIEW: THE CORRUPT BARGAIN Everything You Need to Know About The Corrupt Bargain To Succeed In APUSH Download a video guide for this and other videos at www.apushreview.com
The Key Players John Quincy Adams: (Massachusetts) Son of John Adams Secretary of State under Monroe Great Diplomat Andrew Jackson: (Tennessee) Military hero from War of 1812 Congressman and Senator William H. Crawford: (Georgia) Secretary of Treasury Henry Clay: (Kentucky) War Hawk from War of 1812 Speaker of the House American System
Background Info James Monroe s 2nd term would end in early 1825 Secretary of State was the stepping stone to the presidency Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe were all Secretaries of State In the election of 1824, many candidates emerged
Election Results Finishing order: Jackson receives the most popular and electoral votes (99) Adams received 2nd most electoral votes (84) Crawford finished 3rd with 41 electoral votes Clay finished 4th with 37 No candidate received a majority of electoral votes According to the Constitution (12th Amendment), if no candidate received a majority, the top 3 candidates would be voted on by the House Sorry Clay However, as Speaker of the House, Clay had tremendous influence
The Corrupt Bargain In the House, each state would get one vote for president Clay encouraged states to vote for Adams Considered Jackson a military chieftan A few days after the House elects Adams, Clay becomes Secretary of State He hopes to be the next president Jacksonian scry a Corrupt Bargain This haunts Clay and Adams for the rest of their careers
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