The Election of 1824 was a significant presidential election in the United States, featuring four main candidates: John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford, and Henry Clay. None of the candidates secured a majority of the electoral votes, leading to the election being decided by the House of Representatives. Andrew Jackson received the most popular and electoral votes but did not win the presidency. In the House, John Quincy Adams was chosen as the president after a controversial decision, partly influenced by Henry Clay, who became his Secretary of State. This election is often referred to as the "Corrupt Bargain" due to the perceived backroom dealings that helped Adams win.