Question

In 1832, Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to
A. politically embarrass President Jackson.
B. help his reelection to the Senate.
C. promote his "American System."
D. boost his presidential candidacy.
E. exact revenge on Nicholas Biddle for a perceived slight.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D.

Explanation:

Henry Clay was the leader of the Whigh Party and long-serving politician (four decades), a former secretary of state, the longest-serving Speaker of the House in the 19th century, and the most influential senator of his time. He had charisma, a magnetic personality, according to personal accounts of people who knew him. He ran five times for president, but he never won the race. As a wealthy man, he was sympathetic to the BUS, and his party represented the interests of the properous classes. However, he took the issue of the bank for campaigning purposes.