Regional, or Sectional, Differences Have Existed in the American Political

question 53

Multiple Choice

Regional, or sectional, differences have existed in the American political arena since colonial times. These differences are evident in political party affiliations. Historically, where did the strongest support for Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party lie?

• A) In the larger cities
• B) In the more liberal northern states
• C) Across the nation, because Jefferson was unique in that he was not opposed by the other major party
• D) In the southern and mid-Atlantic states
• E) West of the Mississippi River

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