Political Parties and Their Policies

The video reviews the Second Party System, focusing on the Jacksonian Democrats and Whigs. It discusses Henry Clay's American System, which aimed to unify the nation economically through infrastructure projects, tariffs, and a strong National Bank. The Jacksonian Democrats opposed this, favoring a balanced budget and opposing tariffs and the National Bank. The video also covers the Mexican-American War, with Democrats supporting expansion and some Whigs opposing it. Finally, it touches on reform movements from the Second Great Awakening, with Whigs supporting reforms and Democrats favoring individual choice.

What was a key factor in the formation of the Jacksonian Democrats and the Whigs?

• The War of 1812

• The presidency of Thomas Jefferson

• The actions of Andrew Jackson

• The Missouri Compromise

What was a primary goal of Henry Clay's American System?

• To abolish the National Bank

• To create an economically unified nation

• To promote the yeoman farmer ideal

• To reduce tariffs on foreign goods

Which of the following was NOT a component of Henry Clay's American System?

• Implementation of tariffs

• Infrastructure development

• Support for the National Bank

• Promotion of slave labor

Why did the Jacksonian Democrats oppose Henry Clay's American System?

• It promoted deficit spending

• It conflicted with the yeoman farmer ideal

• It favored the southern economy

• It supported the expansion of slavery

What was a major concern for Democrats regarding tariffs?

• They would support the National Bank

• They would harm southern plantations

• They would lead to a balanced budget

• They would increase the cost of cotton

Which political party was more supportive of the Mexican-American War?

• The Democrats

• The Federalists

• The Whigs

• The Republicans

What was a key difference between Whigs and Democrats regarding the Mexican-American War?

• Whigs supported aggressive expansion

• Democrats opposed manifest destiny

• Whigs were against aggressive expansion

• Democrats wanted to limit territorial growth

Which reform movement was NOT supported by the Whigs?

• Public schools

• Individual freedom of choice

• Temperance

• Prison reform

What was the Democrats' stance on reform movements during the Second Great Awakening?

• They supported temperance

• They promoted prison reform

• They preferred individual freedom of choice

• They advocated for public schools

Which political party was more inclined towards supporting public school reforms?

• The Federalists

• The Whigs

• The Democrats

• The Republicans