Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent?
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New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.
New laws were enacted requiring voting men to own property, so many lost their right to vote; this resulted in a very low turnout of voters.
Because no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.
Because no one received a majority of votes, the House of Representatives chose a new president from among three candidates; Henry Clay was not allowed on the ballot.
Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore he did not become president.
Andrew Jackson won the majority of electoral votes, but he did not win the most popular votes; therefore he did not become president.
As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.
As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.
As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.
All of the options above contributed to the perception that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent.
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The correct answer is:
As Speaker of the House, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become president; later, Adams appointed Clay secretary of state.
Many Americans in 1824 felt that the result of the election was fraudulent because of the actions of Henry Clay, who served as the Speaker of the House at the time. Clay used his influence to help John Quincy Adams secure the presidency. After Adams became president, he appointed Clay as his secretary of state. This raised suspicions among many Americans that there had been a corrupt bargain between Adams and Clay, as it seemed that Clay had been rewarded for his support with a powerful position in the government. This perception of a behind-the-scenes deal and manipulation of the election outcome contributed to the belief that the 1824 election was fraudulent.