SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
TENSION OVER SLAVERY IN THE 1850S
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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advocated for accelerated economic growth, often endorsing federal government projects to achieve that goal
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wanted the federal government to play a smaller role in regulating the economy
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tended to be wealthier
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presented themselves as defenders of the common people against the elite.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Whig Party believed in a strong federal government, similar to the Federalist Party that preceded it. The federal government must provide its citizenry with a transportation infrastructure to assist economic development. Many Whigs also called for government support of business through tariffs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Whigs would continue to believe that the legislature should have the most power in government, while the Democrats would continue to support a strong executive. Whigs were strong proponents of social order.
Detailed explanation-3: -By the late 1840s the Whig coalition was beginning to unravel as factions of “Conscience” (antislavery) Whigs and “Cotton” (proslavery) Whigs emerged. In 1848 the party returned to its winning formula by running a military hero-this time Zachary Taylor-for president.
Detailed explanation-4: -OUR VALUES. Modern Whigs can best be described as sincere, pragmatic and centrist. We believe in rational solutions over dogma, integrity over impunity, and authentic public service above all.