What Was the General Difference Between the Democrats and Republicans

What was the general difference between the Democrats and Republicans in the late 1800s?

A) Democrats felt that social reform was fundamental to the economic success of the nation, while Republicans felt that government regulation was more important.
B) Democrats favored high inflation to boost business, while Republicans favored the free coinage of silver and gold.
C) Democrats favored government control of all business, while Republicans wanted very little government regulation of business.
D) Democrats tended to favor little federal government intervention, while Republicans believed that the federal government should promote economic and social reform.
E) Democrats believed that the federal government should take an active role in economic and social reform, while Republicans favored little government intervention.