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Following an inconclusive electoral college result, Henry Clay, in his position as the

speaker of the house offered the White House to whichever man was willing to
appoint him Secretary of State.
True
False

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Final answer:

The statement is true. It refers to the Corrupt Bargain of 1824.


Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is History and it is at the High School level. The statement that Henry Clay, as the Speaker of the House, offered the White House to whichever man appointed him Secretary of State is True. This event is known as the Corrupt Bargain of 1824.


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