Question

Why did many Americans feel that the result of the 1824 election was fraudulent ? (1 point )

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

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 .

Answer 1

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All of the given reasons contributed to the perception that the 1824 election was fraudulent. The new property ownership requirements disenfranchised a significant portion of the population, leading to a low voter turnout. Additionally, the fact that the House of Representatives was tasked with selecting the president instead of the popular vote raised suspicions of manipulation. The exclusion of Henry Clay from the ballot, despite being a prominent candidate, also added to the perception of unfairness. Finally, the appointment of Clay as secretary of state by the newly elected president, John Quincy Adams, further fueled suspicions of a corrupt deal.