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The Birth of the Whigs

The Birth of the Whigs. By: Neelam Abraham and Amineh AlBashaireh. Two Political Parties. Jacksons change from Democratic - Republican to Democrats Opponents form Whigs. Whigs. Clay, Webster and Calhoun - Started opposition in Senate Groups opposing Jackson

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The Birth of the Whigs

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  1. The Birth of the Whigs By: Neelam Abraham and AminehAlBashaireh

  2. Two Political Parties • Jacksons change from Democratic - Republican to Democrats • Opponents form Whigs

  3. Whigs • Clay, Webster and Calhoun - Started opposition in Senate • Groups opposing Jackson •  Originally, only similarity between members • Supporters of American System • Southern supporters of State Rights • Northern industrialists and merchants • Anti-Masonic Party

  4. Beliefs • Strong supporter of active government programs and reforms • Internal Improvements (American System) • Institutions • Market Economy • Support from manufacturers, planters, merchants and bankers

  5. Claims • "Conservatives" • Claimed themselves to be the “defenders of the common man.” • Made Democrats out to be “imperious aristocrats.” • “King Andrew I”- too much power

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