Whigs

1. Explain who this group is. 2. (Analyze) Explain their impact on USA? 3. Evaluate the group (like/dislike, good/bad)

The Whigs Party was named after the Whigs, also known as the patriots during the American Revolutionary War. However, the Whigs Political Party, established in 1834, was a reaction to the authoritarian policies of Andrew Jackson. He had distinct views regarding a national bank, the eviction of Native Americans, and the decisions of the Supreme Court with respect to presidential powers. The Whigs were known to be critical of Jackson and instead favored the American system establish by Henry Clay. Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, the leaders of the party, were known to have passed the Compromise of 1850. This act was known to have established California as a free state, allow all states in the Union to have popular sovereignty, and enforced the Fugitive Slave Act. The main impact that the Whig Party had on American history is the abolition of slavery, due to their strong anti-slave morale. Without the existence of the Whig party, the abolition of slavery may have never occurred because of their strong influence on American politics.