Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Adams and Jackson?

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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.
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 most accurate comparison of Adams and Jackson from the options provided is:

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

John Quincy Adams was known for his support of federal involvement in economic development, infrastructure, and industry, aligning him more with business interests. In contrast, Andrew Jackson is often associated with the common man and democratic ideals, advocating for the rights and concerns of ordinary citizens, particularly in opposition to entrenched elites and established institutions like the Bank of the United States.

The other statements either misrepresent the historical positions of Adams and Jackson or are inaccurate regarding their support bases or policies.