Under America's second party system, the Whigs stood for?

A. policies that kept government hands off business and industry.
B. a "negative liberal state."
C. a "liberally negligent" state.
[D. policies that directly supported commercial enterprises ]
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Yes, your answer in brackets [D. policies that directly supported commercial enterprises] is correct.

To arrive at this answer, let's first understand America's second party system. The second party system in the United States was characterized by two major political parties: the Democrats and the Whigs. The Whig Party emerged in the 1830s as a coalition of various political groups opposing the policies of President Andrew Jackson.

To determine the Whigs' stance on policies, you can examine the general ideology and platform of the Whig Party during the second party system. The Whigs were known for their promotion of a strong federal government and support for economic development. This included policies that directly supported commercial enterprises and fostered economic growth.

Therefore, it can be concluded that the answer to the question is D. policies that directly supported commercial enterprises.