Question

Why was the election of 1824 controversial?

Question 3 options:


The candidate who won the popular vote did not win the electoral vote.


The president was chosen by the Senate.


The president was chosen by the Supreme Court.


A corrupt bargain had been made between the candidates during the election.

Answer 1

The last option

Step-by-step explanation:

"To the surprise of many, the House elected John Quincy Adams over rival Andrew Jackson. It was widely believed that Clay, the Speaker of the House, convinced Congress to elect Adams, who then made Clay his Secretary of State. Jackson's supporters denounced this as a "corrupt bargain."