mar 4, 1824 - Corrupt Bargain (1824)

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-Election between Henry Clay, John Q. Adams, and Andrew Jackson
-Jackson was favored, but didn't get a majority vote, so Congress had to decide
-Adams and Clay made a deal
-Clay would convince Congress to choose Adams in exchange for being Secretary of State
-Adams wins election, Clay is Secretary of State
-Outraged Jackson supporters

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