Asked by jaron graner on Jul 21, 2024
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Which party was victorious in the elections of 1840 and 1848?
A) Whig
B) Democratic Republicans
C) Young Democrats
D) Republicans
Whig
The Whig Party was a political party active in the middle of the 19th century in the United States, advocating for federal government support for a more modern, market-oriented economy.
Elections
Democratic processes in which citizens vote to select their representatives in government, making decisions on leadership and policies.
- Recognize the societal and economic transformations that contributed to the emergence of the middle class.
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ZK
Zybrea KnightJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In both the 1840 and 1848 U.S. presidential elections, the Whig Party was victorious. In 1840, William Henry Harrison, a Whig, won the presidency, and in 1848, another Whig, Zachary Taylor, was elected president.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the societal and economic transformations that contributed to the emergence of the middle class.