Question

In 1828 presidential election was a referendum on the role of government in
a. the Electoral College
b. national security
c. the expansion of slavery
d. the economy

i know its not A,..probably not C...i think it's D

Answer 1

What does your book say?

Answer 2

here's what it says: both Jackson and Adams had once been Jeffersonian Republicans, members of the party that had quarreled with Federalists, largely over constitutional issues. Now economic issues were forcing politicians to choose sides..."

Answer 3

Thanks. That passage makes it clear that economic issues were the most important of this campaign.