THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
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When John Quincy Adams gave Henry Clay the Secretary of state position in exchange for his votes, is called
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Corrupt Bargain
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Republicans
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Democrats
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Spoil System
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Clay threw his support behind second-place finisher John Quincy Adams and helped build support for him in Congress. Adams won the election and named Clay his secretary of state shortly thereafter.
Detailed explanation-2: -In a later series he skillfully supported the neutrality policy of the Washington Administration as it faced the consequences of a war between France and England in 1793. President Washington appreciated the younger Adams’ support so much that he appointed John Quincy Adams as U.S. Minister to Holland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Upon becoming President, Adams appointed Clay as Secretary of State.
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