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John Quincy Adams and the Corrupt Bargain The election of 1824 is decided in the House of Representatives, laying the groundwork for Jacksonian Democracy
Historical Context: Andrew Jackson handily wins the popular vote in 1824 election but fails to win the necessary electoral votes. The U.S. House of Representatives selects his opponents, John Quincy Adams. But in 1828 Jackson easily defeats Adams, ushering in what many see as a period of democratic growth. Claiming he attacked entrenched political forces, Jackson rewards his political supporters with patronage positions in government.
It was widely believed that Clay, the Speaker of the House, convinced Congress to elect Adams, who then made Clay his Secretary of State. Jackson's supporters denounced this as a "corrupt bargain." The "corrupt bargain" that placed Adams in the White House and Clay in the State Department launched a four-year campaign of revenge by the friends of Andrew Jackson.
This brought an end to the Era of Good feelings. When the dust settled – 2 parties existed.
National Republicans: Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams
Democratic Republicans – Jackson and his supporters
RESUME - Road to the White House
Son of 2nd President John Adams
Ambassador/Minister to 4 different nations
Secretary of State under James Monroe – wrote the Monroe Doctrine
Served as President 1824-28
POST PRESIDENCY
1831 – was reelected to the house and served 17 years
1848 – suffered a stroke in Congress and died (they say his ghost still roams the capital)
He served this country well – except when he was president
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