Question

Why was Adams’s election seen by Jackson and his supporters as a “corrupt bargain”?

a) It looked like Clay had traded a government position for his support of Adams.

b) It looked like Adams had not won the popular vote.

c) It looked like Clay was getting votes for himself.

Answer 1

A) It looked like Clay had traded a government position for his support of Adams.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A. It looked like Clay had traded a government position for his support of Adams.

Adams has used his connections with congressmen. In exchange for their votes for his election, they would get government positions

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