Asked by Chantel Davis on May 25, 2024
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Which of the following, formerly called the National Republicans, became a major political party in the 1830s?
A) New Englanders
B) Whigs
C) New Compromisers
D) Jacksonian Democrats
National Republicans
a political party in the United States that emerged from the split of the Democratic-Republican Party, advocating for a strong centralized government and a protective tariff, active in the 1820s to 1830s.
Whigs
A political party active in the mid-19th century in the United States that advocated for federal government support in economic matters and opposed the Democratic Party, favoring modernization and economic protectionism.
- Distinguish the principal political personalities and factions of the mid-1800s, as well as their effects on U.S. political affairs.
- Grasp the significance of Andrew Jackson's presidency in the evolution of the executive branch and political parties.
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Caleb HudsonMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Whig Party, formerly known as the National Republicans, emerged as a major political party in the 1830s as a response to Andrew Jackson's presidency and the Democratic Party.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the principal political personalities and factions of the mid-1800s, as well as their effects on U.S. political affairs.
- Grasp the significance of Andrew Jackson's presidency in the evolution of the executive branch and political parties.