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An 8 page paper which examines the Corrupt Bargain of 1824. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Throughout the history of the United States it seems as though there has been great controversy concerning popular votes and electoral votes, with strong opposition on both sides. In 1824
there was supposed scandal as well, though it is a scandal that was never proven. The following paper examines the players in the election and the controversy and history associated
with the Corrupt Bargain of 1824. The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 In first understanding something of the infamous Corrupt Bargain of 1824 it is perhaps beneficial to examine the
individuals involved in this particular scandal. The players were Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and John Calhoun. As one author states, "The campaign of 1824 was
more about the candidates personalities and regional rivalries than partisan politics and divisive national issues" (Whitson, 2004). Interestingly enough, this becomes apparent when we realize that all of the candidates,
presidential and vice presidential, were all from one party. With John Quincy Adams we have one man who was the son of a former President. He was somewhat
experienced having served as a minister to several countries as well as serving as a senator and as a Secretary of State. Andrew Jackson was considered to be more of
a down to earth individual and apparently completely opposite from any other president. "He was also extremely popular among the people as a war hero. Besides his military experience, he
also served as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and a state judge" (Whitson, 2004). William Crawford was chosen as a candidate but was considered to be less than popular
with the people. They believed him to be undemocratic (Whitson, 2004). He had also served as a senator and a minister as well as a Secretary of the Treasury. Henry
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