Why did Andrew Jackson's opponents start calling themselves "Whigs"?
a. Because "Whig" refers to honest men, they used the term to criticize Jackson's corruption.
b. Because "Whig" refers to individuals with courage, they used the term to mock Jackson's backing down over the nullification controversy.
c. Because "Whig" refers to Patriots, they used the term to distinguish themselves from Jackson's pro-British policies.
d. Because "Whig" refers to opponents of the king, they used the term to critique "King Andrew" Jackson's growing presidential power.
ANSWER: d
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