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The National Bank

Question 9 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

Which describes an action taken by President Andrew Jackson that prompted the creation of a new political party?

Answer
A
Jackson’s establishment of the spoils system and his favoritism prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.
B
Jackson’s veto of the Indian Removal Act prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.
C
Jackson’s veto of the charter extension for the Second National Bank prompted the creation of the Whig Party.
D
Jackson’s criticism of the Electoral College in a State of the Union address prompted the creation of the Whig Party.

Explanation

Jackson vetoed the bill to renew the charter of the Second Bank of the United States in 1832. His opponents, who objected to his use of presidential power and his attack on the bank, organized into the Whig Party. The Indian Removal Act was not vetoed by Jackson, and the Democratic Party formed before his presidency.

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