Election of 1824 by Evangelina Martinez

Andrew Jackson

975546 — 2014-10-29 04:28:40 UTC

War hero of 1812 from the battle of New Orleans. was elected a senate in 1823 and quickly began to run for president. Which frighten people considering he was self-educated and his fiery temper. After denouncing "Corrupt Bargain" upon Adams and Clay, Jackson resigned from his seat in senate and began campaigning. Only to become president in 1828 during the reelections

John Quincy Adams

975546 — 2014-10-29 04:32:46 UTC

Son of second president, John Adams, and was Monroe's secretary of state. Served as president, one term, four years. Before being defeated by Andrew Jackson in the reelection of 1828. He retired and ran for the House of representative in 1830 and won but only to serve 17 years in Congress. Died by suffering a stroke in the US Capital building.

Henry Clay

975546 — 2014-10-29 04:33:44 UTC

Was seen a very powerful political figure because he had at that time pushed the Missouri Compromise through congress which settle the issue of slavery for that time. At that time, as well he was the speaker figure of the House of Representatives. Which meant that if none of the running up candidates received majority votes, he would have the overviewing power on voting for the next president

House of Representatives

975546 — 2014-10-29 04:35:20 UTC

Speaker was Henry Clay whom was also eliminated for running under constitutional rule. Which was that the top three candidates would continue by their voting positions of the electoral college. Clay was fourth but since he was speaker of the house of rep. He still got the final say of whom would become president. Of course, he ended up making Adams win, which also motivated Jackson to re-run for president.

Corrupt Bargain

975546 — 2014-10-29 04:38:55 UTC

Andrew ad claimed this because after John Quincy Adams was announced as president Henry Clay was announced as secretary of state and increased a greater chance for him to become the next president than for Andrew.

William H. Crawford

975546 — 2014-10-29 12:39:11 UTC

Although, he was not remember by many, He was a powerful political figure whom served as senate and secretary of treasury for James Madison. He was strongly considered candidate. He had suffered a stroke in 1823, which left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak.