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sabina

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In the early 1800s the Democratic-Republican Party was the dominant force in American politics. Its only rival, the Federalist Party, was quickly losing power and prestige. It seems that the Democratic-Republicans would then have control to enact all that they wanted. Instead, what happened?
 
  a. The government banned political parties and the Democratic-Republicans lost their dominance.
  b. The Federalist Party regrouped and ousted the Democratic-Republicans from power.
  c. Factions began to appear within the ranks of the Democratic-Republicans which would eventually lead to a split and formation of a new party.
  d. The Democratic-Republican leadership graciously agreed to voluntarily share power with weaker political parties.
  e. The Whig Party was created and it rose rapidly to overshadow the Democratic-Republicans.

Question 2

What effect did the dissolution of the Federalist party and lack of competition have on the Democratic-Republican Party by 1824?
 
  a. It focused on the solid south voting bloc to garner support for their economic policy.
  b. It became more powerful and organized, creating a lasting political powerhouse.
  c. It became fragmented and in disarray.
  d. It became an elitist organization with no competition to check the leadership.
  e. It focused too much on expansionism and alienated agrarian voters.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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