The presidential election of 1844
A. was primarily a referendum on the leadership of John Tyler.
B. saw a northerner win the presidency.
C. was won by a Democrat.
D. was a contest between Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren.
E. was a contest between two solidly pro-expansionists.
C
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