Question

henry clay speech to the senate 1834
i, myself, have been one of his favorites, and i do not know but that i have recently recommended myself to his special regard. during his administration this has been his constant course. the indians and indian policy, internal improvements, the colonial trade, the supreme court, congress, the banks, have successively experienced the attacks of his haughty and imperious spirit. and if he tramples the bank in the dust, my word for it, we shall see him quickly in chase of some new subject of his vengeance.
this is the genuine spirit of conquerors and of conquest. it is said by the biographer of alexander the great that, after he had completed his asiatic conquests, he seemed to sigh because there were no more worlds for him to subdue; and, finding himself without further employment for his valor or his arms, he turned within himself to search the means to gratify his insatiable thirst of glory. what sort of conquest he achieved of himself, the same biographer tragically records.
clay, henry. speech to the senate on the poindexter resolution april 30, 1834. in the worlds famous orations. america. ii (1818 - 1865) by david josiah brewer, 1906.
what political party most agreed with henry clays assessment of jackson?
elimination tool
select one answer
a federalist.
b democratic - republican.
c whig.
d democrat.

Explanation:

Henry Clay was a prominent Whig. The Whig Party was formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson's policies. The speech criticizes Jackson's actions (like attacks on institutions), which aligns with Whig opposition to Jackson's strong - handed leadership. The Federalist Party was largely defunct by 1834. The Democratic - Republican Party had evolved, and the Democrat Party was associated with Jackson.

Answer:

C. Whig