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The Jackson Era

Question 3 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which statements describe the Whig Party that was created in the 1830s? Check all that apply. The party thought states should fund their own infrastructure projects.The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects. Members believed that Jackson was abusing his executive power.Members thought Jackson was getting overrun by powerful states. The party was organized in response to an economic crisis.The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.

Answer
A
The party thought states should fund their own infrastructure projects.
B
The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects.
C
Members believed that Jackson was abusing his executive power.
D
Members thought Jackson was getting overrun by powerful states.
E
The party was organized in response to an economic crisis.
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The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.

Explanation

The Whig Party formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson, whom its members accused of abusing presidential power. The National Bank controversy was a major part of that opposition, so statement F applies. Whigs also supported greater investment in infrastructure, often through federal funding, making B correct; they did not argue that states alone should fund such projects. The party was not organized in response to an economic crisis, and Whigs did not think Jackson was being overpowered by the states.

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