Question

Read a quotation by New York Senator William Marcy.

To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.
Based on this quotation, William Marcy could best be described as
O a Jackson historian.
O a Jackson rival:
a Jackson opponent.
O a Jackson supporter.

Answer 1

D. A Jackson Supporter

Step-by-step explanation:

William marcy was a "jackson supporter"

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Answer 2

a Jackson supporter.

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement shows that William Marcy was a supporter of Andrew Jackson's policies. Spoils in this context means earned benefits as Andrew Jackson rewarded his supporters with government jobs. Marcy was actually defending one of Jackson's appointments when he made this statement.

So marcy is obviously a supporter because he is obviously trying to say that those who supported Andrew Jackson should be the ones to benefit from his administration.