In 1828, Andrew Jackson defeated President John Quincy Adams mainly because:

a. Adams had lost popularity because of his personal corruption
b. Henry Clay and John Calhoun both switched in favor of Jackson
c. Jackson was supported by the new, more democratic convention procedure
d. the colorful Jackson was a popular hero


D

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