Question
The election of 1828 was a pivotal year for politics. Why was this election significant for the rise of political parties?
A.
limited presidents on their campaign agendas
B.
forced voters to decide on voting for a single party
C.
two parties were running against each other
D.
created more than a two-party system
A.
limited presidents on their campaign agendas
B.
forced voters to decide on voting for a single party
C.
two parties were running against each other
D.
created more than a two-party system
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The election of 1828 was significant for the rise of political parties primarily because it represented a clear contest between two distinct political entities: the Democratic Party, led by Andrew Jackson, and the National Republican Party, led by John Quincy Adams. This election is often seen as a turning point in American political history, solidifying the two-party system.
Therefore, the correct answer is: **C. two parties were running against each other.**
Therefore, the correct answer is: **C. two parties were running against each other.**