Election of 1824
Battle of favored Sons John Quincy Adams Republican MA Sect of state, support internal improvements
Andrew Jackson Republican Tennessee Military general (war of 1812), former senator, political views not well known
William Harris Crawford Republican Georgia Sect of Treasury, favored states rights, considered favorite
Henry Clay Republican Kentucky Great Compromiser, Speaker of the House, transportation improvements for west
Results of Election of 1824
Results of election Neither party has a clear majority of votes H.O.R choose from top 3 Clay uses influence and disliked Jackson to help get John Quincy Adams elected
Corrupt Bargain Supposed deal between Clay and Adams Adams president & Clay Sec. of State Jackson supporters create new Party (Democrats)
Pres of John Quincy Adams Internal Improvements Try to build national university, fund science Congress blocks, wont use taxpayers money
Election of 1828 Adams V Jackson Descends in to mudslinging Jackson clear victor Most supporters in west and south