Which of the following best compares Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson? Both Clay and Jackson belonged to the Democratic Party. Both Clay and Jackson belonged to the Whig Party. Both Clay and Jackson ran for president in the 1800s. Both Clay and Jackson promoted the American System.

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Caitlin Prince

5 April, 15:13

Which of the following best compares Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson? Both Clay and Jackson belonged to the Democratic Party. Both Clay and Jackson belonged to the Whig Party. Both Clay and Jackson ran for president in the 1800s. Both Clay and Jackson promoted the American System.

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Larissa Hughes · Answer 1

Both Clay and Jackson ran for president in the 1800s. Though he lost the nomination he backed John Quincy Adams to run against Jackson. Many of Jackson’s allies criticized Clay’s actions. This hurt Clay’s reputation and began a very intense rivalry between him and Jackson.