The Election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 indicated that
a. political power was shifting to western states
b. the Federalist were making a comeback
c. Henry Clay was an incompetent opponent
d. the bank of the United States was a popular issue
Answer: a. political power was shifting to western states
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