What Did Resistance Within Jackson's Own Cabinet Suggest About His

question 13

Multiple Choice

What did resistance within Jackson's own cabinet suggest about his attack on the national bank?

• A) The cabinet resistance suggested that Jackson was a tyrant who would brook no competition.
• B) The cabinet resistance suggested that withdrawing funds from the national bank and depositing it in state banks was probably unconstitutional.
• C) The cabinet resistance suggested that killing the bank was a politically risky act that might damage future Senatorial aspirations.
• D) The cabinet resistance shows that Jackson was a charismatic leader who orchestrated his actions with the same precision with which he lead his army.
• E) The cabinet resistance demonstrated that Jackson was a weak president with Congress and the Supreme Court despite his popular appeal.

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