Question

What was the corrupt bargain

Answer 1

Answer:Occurred in election of 1824 when Clay was accused of making a deal with John Q. Adams, in which if Adams makes Clay the Secretary of State then Clay would "encourage" the House of Representatives to vote for Adams for President. Adams won the presidency.

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Answer 2

When the 1824 election ended without any candidate receiving a majority in the electoral college, the House of Representatives awarded the election to John Quincy Adams.