Question

john quincy adams became president of the united states in the \corrupt bargain\ after the election of 1824 because

several southern states boycotted the presidential election completely.

congress refused to count the electoral votes from three democratic states.

henry clay gave his support in the house of representatives.

he was a famous war hero who was able to buy votes.

Explanation:

In the 1824 U.S. Election, no candidate won a majority of electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the election. Henry Clay, who finished 4th and was eliminated, used his influence to support John Quincy Adams in the House. In return, Adams appointed Clay as Secretary of State, leading to the "Corrupt Bargain" accusation. The other options are incorrect: southern states did not boycott, Congress counted all electoral votes, and Adams was not a war hero who bought votes.

Answer:

Henry Clay gave his support in the House of Representatives.