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RCMultiple Choice

Manifest Destiny — Cumulative exam

Question 5 • WV-US Studies

Read a quotation by New York Senator William Marcy.[T]o the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.Based on this quotation, William Marcy could best be described as a Jackson

Answer
A
critic.
B
rival.
C
opponent.
D
supporter.

Explanation

The phrase “to the victor belong the spoils” supports giving government jobs to the winning political party. This became known as the spoils system and was associated with Andrew Jackson’s administration. Marcy is therefore best described as a supporter of Jackson.

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