Compare and contrast Andrew Jackson's spoils system to the "corrupt bargain" he blamed for his defeat in the 1824 election.

Similarity: Involved employing supporters to office

Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams during the 1824 election; in return, John Quincy Adams made Henry Clay Secretary of State after defeating Andrew Jackson for the presidency.

During his presidency, Andrew Jackson gave office jobs exclusively to his democratic supporters.

Difference: Not much difference, but the Corrupt Bargain happened during and after an election while the spoils system was developed during Jackson's presidency.

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the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.