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What was one of the core values of the Whig Party?
What was one of the core values of the Whig Party?
- Opposition to the presidency of Andrew Jackson
- Support for the Second National Bank (correct)
- Belief in reducing protective tariffs
- Advocacy for expanding slavery
Why did the Whigs believe protective tariffs were necessary?
Why did the Whigs believe protective tariffs were necessary?
- To regulate American currency
- To encourage American manufacturing growth (correct)
- To limit government control
- To support American agriculture
What was one of the issues that divided the Whig Party?
What was one of the issues that divided the Whig Party?
- Conflict over the expansion of slavery (correct)
- Support for extending slavery
- Belief in reducing protective tariffs
- Opposition to Andrew Jackson
How did Andrew Jackson differ from previous Presidents in using veto powers?
How did Andrew Jackson differ from previous Presidents in using veto powers?
What practice did Jackson support that involved giving political supporters governmental jobs?
What practice did Jackson support that involved giving political supporters governmental jobs?
Why did the Whigs attempt to swing the votes into the House of Representatives during the 1836 presidential election?
Why did the Whigs attempt to swing the votes into the House of Representatives during the 1836 presidential election?
What was the main reason behind Martin Van Buren's success in the 1836 presidential election?
What was the main reason behind Martin Van Buren's success in the 1836 presidential election?
How did the economic panic following Jackson's actions influence the Whig Party's success in the 1840 presidential election?
How did the economic panic following Jackson's actions influence the Whig Party's success in the 1840 presidential election?
What event ultimately led to the final divide of the Whig Party in 1854?
What event ultimately led to the final divide of the Whig Party in 1854?
What was one significant reason that contributed to William Henry Harrison's victory in the 1840 presidential election?
What was one significant reason that contributed to William Henry Harrison's victory in the 1840 presidential election?
What was the main reason behind the formation of the Whig Party?
What was the main reason behind the formation of the Whig Party?
Who among the following was NOT one of the founders of the Whig Party?
Who among the following was NOT one of the founders of the Whig Party?
What historical event led to the dissolution of the Federalist Party?
What historical event led to the dissolution of the Federalist Party?
Which individual's actions during the 1824 election caused Andrew Jackson and his supporters to label it as a 'Corrupt Bargain'?
Which individual's actions during the 1824 election caused Andrew Jackson and his supporters to label it as a 'Corrupt Bargain'?
What term was used to describe those who opposed the English monarchy and from which the name 'Whig' originated?
What term was used to describe those who opposed the English monarchy and from which the name 'Whig' originated?
