Did You Know? The Whig Party

The Whig Party was a significant political force in the U.S. from 1834 to 1854, formed in opposition to President Andrew Jackson. Despite its initial success, the party struggled with a lack of cohesive ideology and leadership. The death of President William Henry Harrison and the divisive stance on slavery under John Tyler's presidency led to the party's decline. Northern Whigs joined the Republican Party, while Southern Whigs moved to the Democratic Party, contributing to the political landscape that preceded the Civil War.

How did the issue of slavery affect the Whig Party's factions?

What happened to the Northern and Southern Whigs during the party's decline?