Question

Which phrase best describes Robert Crittenden secretary of Arkansas territory?

A) Uninterested in governing Arkansas
B) Founded Arkansas Gazette
C) Allied with the Democratic
D) Seized power through his own work

Answer 1

Answer: D) Seized power through his own hard work

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Answer 2

The correct answer is C) Allied with the Democratic. Crittenden formed an alliance of law with Chester Ashley who also had a lot of political force, owned many properties and controlled lands through preventive certificates issued by the federal government. Time after Ashley was elected as Democrat to the Senate of the United States. When Crittenden was dismissed he continued in politics to be supported by Ashley who called him "Cardinal Wolsey" of Arkansas politics. Crittenden was an ambitious man and one of the most powerful figures in Arkansas.