Asked by Rachel Jordan on Jun 24, 2024

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Which of the following advantages did the Whigs enjoy in the 1840 presidential campaign?

A) They were seeking to re-elect an incumbent.
B) Harrison was a spellbinding orator who insisted on running an issue-oriented campaign.
C) They had put together a huge majority of registered voters.
D) They could blame the nation's economic problems on their opponents.

Whigs

A political faction and later a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, advocating for constitutional monarchism and parliamentary supremacy.

Economic Problems

Issues affecting the financial stability, growth, and sustainability of an economy, often characterized by inflation, unemployment, and recession.

  • Acquire insight into the significance and duties of early American political groups and their effects on the country's political scene.
  • Assess the political and philosophical distinctions between major American political groups in the 19th century.
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Fernanda GutierrezJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Whigs were able to blame the nation's economic problems on their opponents (the Democrats).