Which of the following groups supported the Whigs?

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The Whigs were strong supporters of Henry Clay's American System, which included protective tariffs, internal improvements, and a national bank. Therefore, the group that supported the Whigs were the advocates of Clay's American System. The other options are incorrect since proslavery expansionists typically supported the Democratic Party, admirers of Andrew Jackson strongly supported the Democratic Party (and created the party), and newly arrived immigrants did not have a specific political affiliation.

Which of the Following Groups Supported the Whigs