He won the popular vote in 1824 but lost the presidential election to John Quincy Adams as a result of something that became known as the corrupt bargain.

PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	James Monroe
B	Alexander Hamilton
C	Henry Clay
D	Andrew Jackson

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -There were four candidates on the ballot: John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson, and William H. Crawford. Following the provisions of the Twelfth Amendment, however, only the top three candidates in the electoral vote were admitted as candidates, eliminating Henry Clay.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following an inconclusive Electoral College result, the House performed the constitutionally prescribed role of deciding the 1824 presidential election. Andrew Jackson of Tennessee had won the popular vote and commanded 99 electoral votes.

Detailed explanation-3: -John Quincy Adams defeated Andrew Jackson in 1824 by garnering more electoral votes through the House of Representatives, even though Jackson originally received more popular and electoral votes.

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USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON