Supporters of which of the following saw the election of 1824 as corrupt and illegitimate? Choose one correct answer.
1) John C. Calhoun
2) Henry Clay
3) John Quincy Adams
4) Andrew Jackson
4) Andrew Jackson
What is the correct answer?
The correct answer is 4) Andrew Jackson.
4) Andrew Jackson
To determine which of the following supporters saw the election of 1824 as corrupt and illegitimate, let's analyze each of them:
1) John C. Calhoun: John C. Calhoun was the Vice President during the election of 1824, serving under President John Quincy Adams. Calhoun was not considered a supporter who saw the election as corrupt and illegitimate.
2) Henry Clay: Henry Clay was a candidate in the election of 1824 and finished fourth in the electoral college vote. Although he did not win the presidency, Clay did not see the election as corrupt and illegitimate.
3) John Quincy Adams: John Quincy Adams was one of the main contenders in the election of 1824 and ultimately won, becoming the 6th President of the United States. While some critics viewed his victory as questionable due to the "Corrupt Bargain" accusations, Adams himself did not consider the election as corrupt and illegitimate.
4) Andrew Jackson: Andrew Jackson, who finished first in both the popular vote and electoral college but did not secure the majority needed to win, saw the election of 1824 as corrupt and illegitimate. Jackson strongly believed that he was denied the presidency despite being the most popular candidate, leading to criticism of the electoral process.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4) Andrew Jackson.