The “corrupt bargain” basically handed the presidency to John Quincy Adams after he was unable to win either the popular or electoral college vote in 1824.
What reasons did Henry Clay have for supporting John Quincy Adams? Do you think the bargain was a good thing or a bad thing? Why did you make that choice?
What reasons did Henry Clay have for supporting John Quincy Adams? Do you think the bargain was a good thing or a bad thing?