Why did the Presidential election of 1824 cause controversy? (1 point)

Question

Why did the Presidential election of 1824 cause controversy? (1 point)

O Secretary of State Clay had made a secret agreement with Andrew Jackson
O The President was chosen by the Senate
• John Quincy Adams was accused of making a "Corrupt Bargain" with Henry Clay to steal the election from Andrew Jackson
© President John Quincy Adams was soon convicted of corruption

Answer 1

• The President was chosen by the House of Representatives, which led to accusations of a "Corrupt Bargain" between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to steal the election from Andrew Jackson.