Which best explains how the democratic party was formed in the 1820s?

a) the federalists had become too weak to defeat the republicans, so many politicians wanted to form a new party.
b) the war of 1812 left the united states with only one political party, and many citizens felt a new party needed to be formed quickly.
c) andrew jackson wanted to become a member of the “eastern aristocracy” and felt forming a new political party was the best approach.
d) andrew jackson felt betrayed by his loss in 1824 and wanted to create a political party for the “common people.

During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.