Whig and Democratic Parties

In the mid-19th century, the Democratic and Whig parties emerged in the U.S. The 1824 election, marked by the 'corrupt bargain,' led to Andrew Jackson forming the Democratic Party. Jackson's leadership focused on defeating John Quincy Adams in 1828. The Whig Party, led by Henry Clay, opposed Jackson's policies, advocating for education and a national bank. The two-party system expanded democracy, increasing voter participation.

What were the main beliefs of the Whig Party in opposition to Jackson?

How did the two-party political system in the mid-1800s affect democracy in the United States?