He Won the Most Votes and Still LOST: 1824 #Shorts
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What is “He Won the Most Votes and Still LOST: 1824” about?
In 1824 Andrew Jackson won more popular votes and more electoral votes than anyone else, and still didn't become president. The House of Representatives chose John Quincy Adams, Adams made Henry Clay secretary of state, and Jackson cried "corrupt bargain."
What are the key facts?
Four candidates split the electoral vote: Jackson 99, Adams 84, Crawford 41, Clay 37; a majority took 131 (National Archives). Six states had no popular vote (American Presidency Project). With no majority, the House chose among the top three. Henry Clay, who came fourth, was Speaker and backed Adams (National Archives; U.S. House History).