US History Final

37) This Kentuckian was one of the most influential politicians of the early to mid-1800’s. He was a strong nationalist who served as Speaker of the House, Senator, and Secretary of State. He was a founder of the Whig Party and five times an unsuccessful presidential candidate. He was known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for settling difficult disagreements between North and South.
A) John C. Calhoun B) Henry Clay
C) Daniel Webster D) James K. Polk E) None of the above