In 1830, President Andrew Jackson vetoed a federal subsidy to the proposed Maysville Road, because
A. he thought the proposal might jeopardize his bid for reelection.
B. he sought to demonstrate his presidential power at a time when it was being questioned.
C. the subsidy was to be paid-for out of tariff revenue, which he opposed.
D. he thought it would upset the balance created by the Missouri Compromise nine years earlier.
E. the road was not a part of any system of interstate commerce.
Answer: E
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