Question

The bitter cries about a "corrupt bargain" in 1824 referred to:

• A. Andrew Jackson's choice of Martin van Buren as his Vice President and the understanding he would be the Democratic Party's next presidential nominee.
• B. Major Ridge becoming the leader of the Cherokees by illegally selling their land in exchange for a leadership position in their new land in Oklahoma.
• C. A deal between England and the United States to further demilitarize the Canadian border infuriating those who wanted to expand geographically to the North.
• D. John Quincy Adams naming Henry Clay his Secretary of State as a reward for helping Adams gain the presidency.
• E. Business interests supporting Henry Clay's bid for the presidency in exchange for promised contracts to build internal improvements.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Andrew Jackson's choice of Martin van Buren as his Vice President and the understanding he would be the Democratic Party's next presidential nominee.

The bitter cries about a "corrupt bargain" in 1824 referred to Andrew Jackson's choice of Martin van Buren as his Vice President and the understanding he would be the Democratic Party's next presidential nominee.