Sectionalism - 2nd Party System Flashcards
1
Q
What were the three reasons the Federalist Party ended?
A
- The Alien and Sedition Act
- Against the War of 1812
- Division within the party
2
Q
Where did the name of the Whig party originate?
A
The American Whigs were against President Andrew Jackson being too powerful like the British Whigs were against the king having too much power
3
Q
What were the 5 main things the Whig Party supported?
A
- Industrial development
- Banking
- Reform movements
- Internal improvements
- Tariffs
4
Q
Who were the main supporters of the Whig Party?
A
Businessmen, bankers, reformers, and SOME plantation owners
5
Q
What party changed into the Democrats?
A
The Democratic-Republicans
