In What Way Was the 1840 Whig Campaign for President

question 115

Multiple Choice

In what way was the 1840 Whig campaign for president similar to recent presidential campaigns?

• A) Both had an extremely high percentage of voters (80 percent) turning out to cast ballots.
• B) Both had record numbers of African-Americans voting.
• C) Both stressed that the presidential candidate could relate to the average citizen.
• D) Both had candidates with no platforms.
• E) Both dealt with immigration issues.

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