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.

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.

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 provided options is:

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

This reflects the general political philosophies of both presidents: John Quincy Adams was more inclined towards federal support of infrastructure and business growth, while Andrew Jackson championed the "common man" and was wary of elitism and centralized power.

The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding their policies and bases of support.