How Did Henry Clay Respond To John Quincy Adams Failures

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Background information
-John Quincy Adams, was the son of the country’s second president John Adams.
-In 1803, the Federalists in the state legislature elected John Quincy Adams U.S. senator of Massachusetts.
-Adams was considered one of the best Secretary of State, serving under President Monroe

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The Big Race
-In 1824, John Quincy Adams ran for sixth president against Andrew Jackson.
-In the end, Jackson had the popular vote, and the Electoral vote, yet another runner, Henry Clay threw his support to Adams, and Adams won the election over the popular Jackson.
-Many people believe this controversial election was the beginning of Adam’s failures as President.

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Presidential Proposals
-Adams proposed many things to

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