During the Election of 1844

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the election of 1844:

• A) both Clay and Polk enthusiastically supported Texas annexation
• B) Liberty party votes in New York cost Clay the White House
• C) Polk won a popular vote landslide
• D) Jackson supported his old rival, Henry Clay
• E) Polk's greater experience in national office gave him a huge advantage over Clay

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