What Was the Whigs' Strategy for Winning the 1836 Election

question 137

Multiple Choice

What was the Whigs' strategy for winning the 1836 election?

• A) Nominating Henry Clay
• B) Promoting their program of railroads, canals, and roads
• C) Forcing the election into the House of Representatives
• D) Launching a smear campaign against Martin Van Buren
• E) Attacking excessive federal spending

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