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www.Apushreview.com. 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

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  2. 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

  3. 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”

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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’s cry a “Corrupt Bargain” • This haunts Clay and Adams for the rest of their careers

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