Four slides detailing information on the whig party during the 1830's - 1850's.

1. Whigs By: Amanda Puchalla

2. What are Whigs? The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during Andrew Jacksons Presidency. They were formed in opposition to the policies of Andrew Jackson’s democratic party. Supported the supremacy of Congress over the presidency "Whig" was then a widely recognized label of choice for people who identified as opposing tyranny.

3. Why were there Whigs? The Whig party came into the limelight with Andrew Jacksons presidency. They opposed his democratic views on a strong president, fearing a tyrannical leader. They also fulfilled the second party system that was put into place in the American government.

4. Why were Whigs important? Whigs represented a rift in the political beliefs of Americans. Played major role in modernizing polocies. Their candidate in the 1836 presidency run, William Henry Harrison, was elected as president.