In the presidential election of 1824,
A. Henry Clay received the fourth-most electoral votes and became president.
B. Andrew Jackson received the most electoral votes and became president.
C. John Q. Adams received the second-most electoral votes and became president.
D. William Crawford received the most electoral votes, but died before a president was chosen.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: C
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