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Q: Why did the House of Representatives support John Quincy Adams over Andre Jackson?
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Became President after John Quincy Adams.?

the house of representatives elected him


What was John Quincy Adams' political philosophy?

He was the 6th President of the United States of America but the first President to support prostitution.


Who was the first incumbent to lose presidency?

John Quincy Adams was the first president to be denied reelection. He lost the election to Andrew Jackson. He then was elected to the House of Representatives.


Who was president afterJohn Quincy Adams?

President Andrew Jackson was president after John Quincy Adams


When did John Quincy Adams serve in the House of Representatives?

John Quincy Adams served in the House of Representatives from 1831 to 1848.


Who was elected after John Quincy Adams?

Following Adams was Andrew Jackson.


When the election of 1824 had to be decided in the House of Representatives Henry Clay threw his support behind John Quincy Adams. What position was given to Clay in return for his support?

Henry Clay was appointed Secretary of State, seemingly because of his help in getting Adams elected. This prompted the cry of "corrupt bargain" by the Jackson supporters.,


What caused the tension between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson?

In 1824, Jackson received the most popular votes (but not a majority) and the electoral votes were split four ways. Since no candidate received a majority, the election was decided by the House of Representatives, who chose Adams. There were some claims of corruption after Adams appointed Clay Secretary of State after he had given his state's support to him.


Who tied in the presidential election of 1824?

In the presidential election of 1824, no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes. Instead, the election went to the House of Representatives, where John Quincy Adams ultimately won the presidency.


Who John Quincy Adams was running against?

Jackson


Who attacked Andrew Jackson?

John Quincy Adams


What deal was struck between john Quincy Adams and Henry clay?

I think you are confused. Jackson supporters accused Henry Clay of making a deal with John Quincy Adams in 1824. The supposed deal was that Clay got his supporters to support Adams for president over Jackson in exchange for which, Adams would appoint Clay his Secretary of State.