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Which best compares or contrasts the politics of Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson?
Clay was a member of the Democratic Party, while Jackson was a member of the Whig Party.
Both Clay and Jackson wanted more government control of the economy.
Clay supported creating the National Bank, which Jackson opposed.
Both Clay and Jackson promoted the American System.

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"Clay supported creating the National Bank, which Jackson opposed."

Brief explanation: Clay (a leader of the Whig Party) championed the American System — a national bank, protective tariffs, and federal internal improvements. Jackson (a Democrat) opposed the national bank and favored limiting federal economic power. The other choices are incorrect or reversed.