Which of the following is an accurate statement about the presidential election of 1840?
A. The Democratic candidate won.
B. The incumbent won.
C. The election demonstrated that a strong, democratic, and popular two-party system was firmly established.
D. The election was decided again in the House of Representatives.
Answer: C
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