Which of the following accurately distinguishes between the original Whigs and Tories?
A. The Whigs wore hairpieces; the stories did not wear hairpieces.
B. The Whigs were Irish politicians; the Tories were English politicians.
C. The Whigs were a country party that favored limiting the king's power; the Tories were a court party that favored legitimate royal succession.
D. The Whigs were Catholic; the Tories were Anglicans.
E. The Whigs sought peaceful relations with the Indians; the Tories advocated war against the Indians.
Answer: C