Between 1836 and 1856, which political party opposed, and at times defeated, the Democratic Party in presidential elections?

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The Whig Party was the main opposition to the Democratic Party during this time period, winning two presidential elections with William Henry Harrison in 1840 and Zachary Taylor in 1848. They were primarily anti-Jackson and anti-expansion, advocating for a stronger national government and protective tariffs. The other options were not significant political parties during this era or did not yet exist.

Between 1836 and 1856, Which Political Party Opposed, and at Times