Multiple choice

During the 1830s, the development of a national two-party system was mainly the result of

  1. conflicts over the Monroe Doctrine

  2. debates over the National Bank

  3. Disputes over Oregon territory

  4. Controversy over the Indian Removal Act

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The debate over the National Bank, particularly during the Jacksonian era, highlighted the divide between those favoring a strong central government (Whigs) and those favoring states' rights (Democrats), solidifying the two-party system.