BELLRINGER Which of the following is an example of something that is “corrupt”? A. A banana goes bad and has to be thrown away B. A politician does something morally or legally wrong C. Mr. Daniels cheats on a test
The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 -or- “How John Quincy Adams stole the Presidency from Andrew Jackson and Jackson got really mad”
The Candidates John Adams (Massachusetts) -- Son of John Adams (2nd president) -- Secretary of State for James Monroe (5th president) Andrew Jackson (Tennessee) -- War hero from the War of 1812 -- Congressman and Senator
The Candidates William H. Crawford (Georgia) -- Secretary of Treasury Henry Clay (Kentucky) -- War hawk from War of 1812 -- Compromiser extraordinaire -- Speaker of the House
Election results 1st place – Andrew Jackson (won the most popular votes & electoral – 99) 2nd place – John Quincy Adams (84) 3rd place – William H. Crawford (41) 4th place – Henry Clay (37) - With 261 overall electoral college votes, to get a majority a candidate would need how many votes? _____________
Election results According to the 12th Amendment, when no candidate receives a majority, the House of Representatives votes among the top three candidates. Sayonara, Clay!
The Corrupt Bargain In the House of Reps, each state gets one vote for president. Who is the Speaker of the House(leader of all the representatives)? He encourages states to vote for Adams and not Jackson Adams wins the election because of this Jackson supporters feel….?