Question

The allegation of a "corrupt bargain" in the election of 1824 was important because

• A. it marked the beginning of spoils system in the administration of Andrew Jackson
• B. it was a cross-party agreement between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams
• C. it led to the overwhelming election of Andrew Jackson in 1828
• D. John Quincy Adams had a majority of the popular vote but not a majority of the electoral vote
• E. it led to the political demise of Henry clay

Answer 1

The correct option is C it led to the overwhelming election of Andrew Jackson in 1828

The allegation of a "corrupt bargain" in the election of 1824 was important because it led to the overwhelming election of Andrew Jackson in 1828.