jan 1, 1824 - The Election of 1824: “Corrupt bargain"
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The “Corrupt Bargain” was when President Adams appointed clay as his secretary of state. This displeased Jackson and his followers, and Jackson claimed the decisions of the voters had been foiled by secret political maneuvers. Angry Jacksonian supporters accused Adams and Clay of a corrupt bargain.
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