In the 1828 presidential election, Andrew Jackson won easily against the candidate who had defeated him in an 1824 electoral college upset. Which of the following was not a result of this important election?
A) The Democratic party emerged and became a strong force in politics.
B) Political parties quickly realized the need to organize within the states to build a strong organizational base.
C) Political parties became larger and stronger.
D) Political parties began to hold national party conventions.
E) The United States shifted to a one-party system, making it illegal to oppose the dominant party.
E
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When did television become more prevalent in American households?
a. 1940s b. 1950s c. 1960s d. 1970s