USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

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

This individual was the Speaker of the House who made a deal with John Q. Adams. He became Secretary of State after this election when he was able to persuade the House to choose Adams?

A	Andrew Jackson
B	Henry Clay
C	Thomas Jefferson
D	James Monroe

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The then Speaker of the House-and low-ranked presidential candidate in that same election-Henry Clay gave his support to John Quincy Adams, the candidate with the second-most votes. Adams was granted the presidency, and then proceeded to select Clay to be his Secretary of State.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, the presidential election was decided by the House of Representatives, which elected John Quincy Adams on the first ballot. John C. Calhoun, supported by Adams and Jackson, easily won the vice presidency, not requiring a contingent election in the Senate.

Detailed explanation-3: -He served in the Massachusetts Senate and the United States Senate, and he taught at Harvard. He was secretary of state under James Monroe. After his presidential term, he served in the House of Representatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -His vice president was John Calhoun. Prior to serving as president, Adams served as an ambassador, state senator, U.S. senator, and U.S. secretary of state. He served as a U.S. representative after his presidency. Before becoming a politician, Adams practiced law in Boston, Massachusetts.

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