By 1840, the formerly strong Democratic-Republican Party had been fatally damaged by the creation of Andrew Jackson's successful Democratic Party. Members of the remaining splinter group, realizing that they could not win the election, united with smaller factions to create a new and stronger opposition party. This new party was referred to as

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The creation of the new and stronger opposition party after the demise of the Democratic-Republican Party was referred to as the Whig Party. This party was formed in 1834 and was composed of different factions including members of the former Democratic-Republican Party who were opposed to Andrew Jackson's policies. They took their name from the British Whig Party, which was known for its opposition to monarchial power. The Whigs were led by prominent politicians such as Henry Clay and Daniel Webster and their platform included support for a strong central government, internal improvements, and protective tariffs. The party's strength peaked in the 1840 presidential election when they successfully elected William Henry Harrison as president.

By 1840, the Formerly Strong Democratic-Republican Party Had Been Fatally