Regional, or sectional, differences have existed in the American political arena since colonial times. These differences are evident in political party affiliations. Historically, where did the strongest support for Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party lie?
A) in the larger cities
B) in the more conservative northern states
C) Jefferson was unique in that he enjoyed support nation wide
D) in the southern and mid-Atlantic states
E) west of the Mississippi River
D
Political Science