Which of the following helps explain why Martin Van Buren won the presidential election of 1836?
A) The Democrats were split by region.
B) The Whigs fielded three candidates.
C) Van Buren was the most popular man in America.
D) Van Buren got credit for many of Andrew Jackson’s accomplishments.
Answer: B
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