Monroe Doctrine: A policy declared by President Monroe, largely drafted by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, asserting that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization and that the US would not interfere in European affairs.
Corrupt Bargain: The alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to throw the election of 1824, in Adams' favor. In return, Clay was appointed Secretary of State.
Henry Clay: A leading American statesman during the Antebellum Period who served as a congressman, senator and secretary of state. He allegedly made a deal with Adams during Election of 1824.