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The Whigs:
The Whigs appeared in the early 1830's as a reaction against President Andrew Jackson. They argued that finance and manufacturing were central to America's growth, and government intervention in the economy was necessary to develop the country's resources.
Whigs such as Daniel Webster and Henry Clay supported government assistance for road and canal building and advocated high tariffs to protect emerging industries. By 1840, the Whigs were popular enough to elect war hero William Henry Harrison president. |