Martin Van Buren's "Bucktail" faction came to power in part by
a. running as supporters of Federalism.
b. presenting themselves as gentlemen and counting on voters to show deference.
c. appealing to New York's growing African American population.
d. using political patronage to reward its supporters.
ANSWER: d
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