The Whigs were an outgrowth of the Federalists party and were strongest in the Northeast. They formed in opposition to Jackson's Democratic party. As such they tended to oppose anything the Democrats pushed. The favored a national bank and tariffs to protect Northern manufacturing interests.
The 'Whig' party was organized against Andrew Fackson
It pitted the Democratic party against the Whig party.
It pitted the Democratic Party against the Whig Party.
martin ran against William Henry(who was under whig party) Hugh lawson white (whig party-south)
What did the Democratic Party and the Whig party have in common
Modern Whig Party was created in 2009.
They needed protection against the lower prices of sugar from the West Indies. Besides, the sugar planters organized the Whig party in 1834.
The popularity of Andrew Jackson was their main concern. In fact the Whig party of 1830 was essentially a coalition of everybody who was against Andrew Jackson.
They needed protection against the lower prices of sugar from the West Indies. Besides, the sugar planters organized the Whig party in 1834.
The Whig party. (Not the wig party! The Whig party!) ~Guardiavoir
Henry Clay
The party that was formed was called the Whig Party.