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Early Frontiers — Unit test

Question 17 • LPS US History I (CR) - MP1

Which best compares or contrasts the politics of Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson?

Answer
A
Clay was a member of the Democratic Party, while Jackson was a member of the Whig Party.
B
Both Clay and Jackson wanted more government control of the economy.
C
Clay supported creating the National Bank, which Jackson opposed.
D
Both Clay and Jackson promoted the American System.

Explanation

Henry Clay supported the Second Bank of the United States as part of his American System, which aimed to encourage economic growth through a national bank, tariffs, and internal improvements. Andrew Jackson opposed the bank, arguing that it had too much power and favored wealthy interests. Therefore, the best comparison is that Clay supported creating the National Bank while Jackson opposed it.

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