How did the Whigs and the Democrats each want to promote economic expansion?
A) Both the Whigs and the Democrats advocated a limited government.
B) The Whigs advocated a limited government; the Democrats advocated an activist government.
C) Both the Whigs and the Democrats advocated an activist government.
D) The Whigs advocated an activist government; the Democrats advocated a limited government.

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The Whigs favored a more activist role for the government in the economy, including support for infrastructure projects and a national bank, while the Democrats, particularly under leaders like Andrew Jackson, promoted a more limited government approach, opposing the national bank and emphasizing states' rights and individual liberty.

How Did the Whigs and the Democrats Each Want to Promote