Author Question: In 1832, Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to A. ... (Read 55 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

President Andrew Jackson's success in abolishing the Bank of the United States

A. led the nation into a period of long economic decline.

B. caused serious political damage to his administration.

C. led him to lose the political support of Roger B. Taney.

D. seriously damaged his support within the Democratic Party.

E. left the nation with an unstable banking system for many years.

Question 2

The so-called Locofocos of the 1830s were

A. southern slaveholders.

B. defenders of monopolies.

C. radical abolitionists.

D. radical Democrats.

E. western farmers.

Question 3

In 1832, Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to

A. help his reelection to the Senate.

B. boost his presidential candidacy.

C. promote his American System.

D. exact revenge on Nicholas Biddle for a perceived slight.

E. politically embarrass President Jackson.