National Whig Party

The National Whig Party was a political group in the United States active from the 1830s to the mid-1850s. It emerged in opposition to President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic Party, advocating for a strong federal government, infrastructure development, and economic modernization. The Whigs represented a diverse coalition, including Northern industrialists and Southern planters. Key figures included Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. The party struggled with internal divisions over slavery, ultimately leading to its decline and the rise of the Republican Party. The Whigs played a significant role in shaping early American political debates.