The Whigs formed primarily

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The Whig Party formed in 1834 as a response to President Andrew Jackson's policies and his autocratic leadership style. They were not initially united around a single issue but instead were a coalition of different groups who opposed Jacksonian Democrats. The Whigs were more likely to be from urban areas and supported a strong federal government and programs to promote economic growth, such as the American System. While some Whigs were antislavery, it was not a primary issue that united the party.

The Whigs Formed Primarily