Question

As a result of the "corrupt bargain" of 1824, Andrew Jackson

A(became the president.

B(became secretary of state.

C(formed a new political party.

D(formed a new cabinet position

Answer 1

As a result of the "corrupt bargain" of 1824, Andrew Jackson formed a new political party, the Democrats.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. As a result of the "corrupt bargain" of 1824, Andrew Jackson formed a new political party. It was widely believed that Clay, the Speaker of the House at the time, convinced Congress to elect Adams, who then made Clay his Secretary of State. Jackson's supporters denounced this as a "corrupt bargain."