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Why did the election of 1824 involve so much confusion and conflict?

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Why did the election of 1824 involve so much confusion and conflict?

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1. Four candidates ran (instead of two) 2. Jackson won the most popular votes and the most electoral votes yet didn’t garner enough votes to actually win 3. The election was sent into the House of Representatives for a final decision 4. William Crawford of Georgia suffered a stroke that virtually disqualified him for the presidency 5. Henry Clay suddenly shifted his support to Adams after a late-night visit to Adams’ home in Massachusetts 6. Adams wins in the House by ONE vote and Jackson smells a rat 7.