http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/andrew-jackson-shuts-down-second-bank-of-the-us
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1840#Results
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Why did Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?
because he believed it gave too much power to wealthy easterners and little control to ordinary citizens.
because he disliked the Bank's president, Nicholas Biddle.
because he had been persuaded by the Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland.
because he felt it was a powerless institution.
What was a key factor contributing to the Whig victory in the presidential election of 1840?
the endorsement of the Whigs by former president Andrew Jackson
the economic depression following the Panic of 1837
a corruption scandal involving President van Buren
the support of northern businessmen
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