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The Controversial Election of 1824: Explained

Learn why the election of 1824 was controversial, from the role of "favorite sons" to the "Corrupt Bargain" and the rise of new political parties. Understand the key players and events shaping American politics.

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The Controversial Election of 1824: Explained

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  1. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son”

  2. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery)

  3. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion)

  4. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion) • North- John Quincy Adams (abolitionist)

  5. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion) • North- John Quincy Adams (abolitionist) • Andrew Jackson (common man)

  6. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion) • North- John Quincy Adams (abolitionist) • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote”

  7. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion) • North- John Quincy Adams (abolitionist) • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College

  8. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Each section ran a “favorite son” • South—William Crawford (slavery) • West- Henry Clay (expansion) • North- John Quincy Adams (abolitionist) • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner

  9. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA

  10. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won

  11. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State

  12. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • Andrew Jackson (common man) • Jackson won the “popular vote” • But, not a majority in Electoral College • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain”

  13. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain” • 2 new political parties form

  14. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain” • 2 new political parties form • National Republicans..loyal to JQA

  15. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain” • 2 new political parties form • National Republicans..loyal to JQA • Help business grow

  16. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain” • 2 new political parties form • National Republicans..loyal to JQA • Help business grow • Democrats loyal to Jackson • Help farmers and common man

  17. Chap. 8Question 2Why was the election of 1824 so controversial? • So, House of Reps. Picked the winner • Speaker of House Henry Clay threw support behind JQA • JQA won • Then he appointed Clay his Secretary of State • Jackson claims he was cheated “A Corrupt Bargain” • 2 new political parties form • National Republicans..loyal to JQA • Help business grow • Democrats loyal to Jackson • Help farmers and common man • In 1828, Jackson defeated JQ Adams

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