Why Did the Democrats Refuse to Nominate Martin Van Buren

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why did the Democrats refuse to nominate Martin Van Buren in 1844?

• A) He was outspoken in his opposition to slavery.
• B) He was outspoken in his opposition to the annexation of Texas.
• C) He was outspoken in his support for the Bank of the United States.
• D) He was outspoken in his support for Clay's American system.

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