Who defeated Tompkins in the 1820 gubernatorial election?
DeWitt Clinton
Martin Van Buren
John Jay
George Clinton
Answer
DeWitt Clinton defeated Daniel D. Tompkins in the 1820 gubernatorial election. Clinton, a prominent figure in New York politics, had previously served as mayor of New York City and was a strong advocate for internal improvements such as the Erie Canal. Tompkins, the incumbent governor, had been a popular figure during the War of 1812 but faced criticism for his handling of postwar economic issues.
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