In the presidential election of 1824,
A. William Crawford received the most electoral votes, but he died before a president was chosen.
B. Andrew Jackson received the majority of the electoral votes and became president in spite of the opposition of the House of Representatives.
C. John Q. Adams did not receive the most electoral college votes but was elected president by the House of Representatives.
D. Henry Clay received the fourth-most electoral votes and was elected president by the House of Representatives.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: C
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