John Tyler broke with the Democrats and joined with the Whigs because he:

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John Tyler disagreed with Andrew Jackson's stance on nullification and believed in a stronger federal government. This aligns with the Whig party's position, leading to Tyler's break from the Democrats and joining the Whigs. His stance on slavery was actually pro-slavery and he did not advocate for universal suffrage for all property owners. While Tyler did have a reverence for the Founding Fathers, it was not the main reason for his party switch. While Tyler did support Clay's American System to an extent, it was not the main reason for his decision to join the Whigs.

John Tyler Broke with the Democrats and Joined with the Whigs