The Whig Party in United States History

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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?

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?

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?

He used his veto powers more frequently than previous Presidents combined Signup and view all the answers

What practice did Jackson support that involved giving political supporters governmental jobs?

Spoils system Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Whigs attempt to swing the votes into the House of Representatives during the 1836 presidential election?

To split their votes and prevent a direct win for the opposition Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Martin Van Buren's success in the 1836 presidential election?

Jackson's popularity among common people Signup and view all the answers

How did the economic panic following Jackson's actions influence the Whig Party's success in the 1840 presidential election?

It led to increased support for the Whig Party Signup and view all the answers

What event ultimately led to the final divide of the Whig Party in 1854?

Signing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant reason that contributed to William Henry Harrison's victory in the 1840 presidential election?

Economic crisis post-Jackson's actions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the formation of the Whig Party?

To oppose Andrew Jackson's perceived dictatorial tendencies Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was NOT one of the founders of the Whig Party?

Horace Greeley Signup and view all the answers

What historical event led to the dissolution of the Federalist Party?

The War of 1812 Signup and view all the answers

Which individual's actions during the 1824 election caused Andrew Jackson and his supporters to label it as a 'Corrupt Bargain'?

Henry Clay Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to describe those who opposed the English monarchy and from which the name 'Whig' originated?

Whiggamores Signup and view all the answers