The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 Unraveled: Key Players and Their Impact

The video discusses the 1824 U.S. presidential election, known as the Corrupt Bargain. It introduces the key players: John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, and Henry Clay. The election results showed no candidate received a majority, leading the House of Representatives to decide the outcome. Henry Clay, as Speaker of the House, influenced the decision in favor of Adams, who then appointed Clay as Secretary of State. This led to accusations of a corrupt bargain, impacting both Adams and Clay's careers.

What is the election of 1824 commonly referred to as?

• The Missouri Compromise

• The New Deal

• The Great Compromise

• The Corrupt Bargain

Which candidate was known as a war hero from the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• William Crawford

• John Quincy Adams

Who was the Secretary of State under James Monroe?

• William Crawford

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams

What was the significance of the Secretary of State position during this period?

• It was a stepping stone to the presidency

• It was a financial advisory role

• It was a military position

• It was a ceremonial role

Who received the most popular and electoral votes in the election of 1824?

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• William Crawford

• John Quincy Adams

What does the 12th Amendment of the Constitution state regarding the election process?

• The Vice President becomes President if no majority is reached

• The top three candidates are voted on by the House if no majority is reached

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• The election is decided by the Senate

Why was Henry Clay influential in the House of Representatives during the election?

• He was a former president

• He was the Speaker of the House

• He was a military leader

• He was a financial advisor

What was the main accusation made by Jackson's supporters after the election?

• The election was rigged by foreign powers

• Adams bribed the electors

• There was a corrupt bargain between Adams and Clay

• Jackson was not allowed to run

Who became Secretary of State after John Quincy Adams was elected President?

• James Monroe

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• William Crawford

What was the outcome for Henry Clay after the election of 1824?

• He became Secretary of State

• He retired from politics

• He became Vice President

• He became President