How Did the Two-Party Political System of 1840 Differ from the Previous

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Multiple Choice

How did the two-party political system of 1840 differ from the previous system?

• A) In 1840, there was a two-party system, which only allowed for two candidates; in Jefferson's time there were many parties and candidates.
• B) In 1840, the two-party system was regionally organized, meaning there were more than two candidates; in Jefferson's time parties were national.
• C) In 1840, the two-party system dominated political, social, and economic life; during Jefferson's time, political parties had a much narrower, political impact.
• D) In 1840, the two-party system had little impact on people's lives, whereas political parties of Jefferson's time affected politics, social life, and economics.
• E) In 1840, there were no real differences between the two parties, so voters had no real choice; before, political parties and candidates had varied greatly.

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