Which of the following  best  compares henry clay and andrew jackson? both clay and jackson belonged to the democratic party.          both clay and jackson belonged to the whig party. both clay and jackson ran for president in the 1800s. both clay and jackson promoted the american system.

The correct answer is C. "Both Clay and Jackson ran for president in the 1800s". Henry Clay in 1832 ran for president as a candidate of the National Republican Party, losing to Andrew Jackson, representing the Democratic Party. The economic plan that aimed to strengthen the american economy, called the American System, which was supported and advanced by the leaders of the Whig Party such as William Harrison, Daniel Webster and Henry Clay. Clay was one of the most fervent opponents of President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party. Finally, he also was a presidential candidate in 1824 and 1844, in addition to 1832.

Both Clay and Jackson ran for president in the 1800s.

Both Clay and Jackson kept running for president in the 1800s. Despite the fact that he lost the designation he sponsored John Quincy Adams to run against Jackson.  Many of Jackson's partners condemned Clay's activities. This hurt Clay's notoriety and started an extremely intense contention among him and Jackson.