Did the Whig party oppose the Democratic Party?

Answer 1

Yes, the Whig Party was formed in the early 1830s primarily in opposition to the Democratic Party, which was led by President Andrew Jackson. The Whigs sought to promote a strong legislative branch, economic modernization, and infrastructure development, contrasting with the Democrats' emphasis on agrarian interests and a more limited federal government. The rivalry between the two parties defined much of the political landscape in the mid-19th century until the Whig Party dissolved in the 1850s.