Jacksonians were more likely than Whigs to favor territorial expansion.

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Jacksonians, led by President Andrew Jackson, were known for their policies of westward expansion and territorial acquisition. They believed in the idea of Manifest Destiny, that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast. On the other hand, the Whigs, who were more focused on economic development and internal improvements, generally opposed westward expansion and were critical of the acquisition of new territories.

Jacksonians Were More Likely Than Whigs to Favor Territorial Expansion