Question

What was the main objection that people had to John Quincy Adams's election by the House of Representatives?

A. Andrew Jackson was a military hero who many people wanted the House of Representatives to honor by electing him president.


B. John Quincy Adams later appointed Henry Clay as secretary of state, so people felt there had been some "corrupt bargain" made between them.


C. John Quincy Adams believed in a strong federal government, so many people objected to having him serve as president.


D. William Crawford won the popular vote, so people felt that the House of Representatives had disregarded the will of the people.

Answer 1

B. John Quincy Adams later appointed Henry Clay as secretary of state, so people felt there had been some "corrupt bargain" made between them.

Step-by-step explanation:

Henry Clay vouched for Adams in the first election, so people thought that they were scheming together. When Clay was chosen as secretary of state, this made people believe even more strongly that there was something going on.