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Question 25 • WV-US Studies

Why did Andrew Jackson veto the Maysville Road bill?

Answer
A
He believed the bill would have a negative impact on his presidency.
B
He wanted to rewrite the bill so Ohio and Kentucky would both benefit.
C
He felt it was unconstitutional for federal money to support a state project.
D
He thought that turnpikes should be illegal and instead wanted a free road.

Explanation

Jackson argued that the Maysville Road was entirely within Kentucky, so it was a state project rather than a road connecting states or serving a clearly national purpose. He believed federal funding for such a project was unconstitutional and vetoed the bill. Thus, the correct choice is that he felt federal money should not support a state project.

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