Question

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Adams and Jackson? (1 point) Responses Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man. Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man. Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs. Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs. Adams had strong support from the rural areas in the South and West, but Jackson’s strongest supporters were from the North. Adams had strong support from the rural areas in the South and West, but Jackson’s strongest supporters were from the North. Jackson wanted to improve the territory already under the control of the U.S., but Adams wanted to expand territory to the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 1

The accurate comparison of Adams and Jackson from the options given is:

Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.

This statement reflects the general political philosophies of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Adams was more aligned with promoting a strong federal government and economic development, including support for infrastructure and businesses, while Jackson championed the rights of the "common man" and was critical of elites and established interests.