Whig Party Controversies and Collapse

Whig Party Controversies and Collapse

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the rise and fall of the American Whig Party, which was prominent in the mid-19th century but collapsed due to internal divisions and external pressures. Key factors include a lack of unified ideology, the divisive nomination of Zachary Taylor, and the contentious issue of slavery. The Whig Party's inability to adapt to changing political landscapes and address slavery led to its decline, overshadowed by the rise of the Republican Party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Whig Party's initial formation?

To promote the abolition of slavery

To oppose Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party

To establish a new national bank

To support Andrew Jackson's policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two factions divided the Whig Party over the issue of slavery?

Democrats and Republicans

Federalists and Republicans

Nationalists and Populists

Conscience Whigs and Cotton Whigs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Zachary Taylor's nomination as a presidential candidate controversial for the Whig Party?

He was a hero of the Mexican-American War, which the Whigs opposed

He was a strong supporter of the Whig principles

He had extensive political experience

He was a Northern abolitionist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most widely accepted reason for the Whig Party's collapse?

Economic policies

Expansion of slavery

Military strategies

Foreign relations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new political party attracted many Northern Whigs due to its anti-slavery stance?

Libertarian Party

Democratic Party

Federalist Party

Republican Party

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on the Whig Party?

It united the Whig Party

It further divided the Whig Party

It led to the Whig Party's victory in elections

It had no significant impact

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common perception of the Whig Party that alienated potential supporters?

They were seen as out of touch with common voters

They were viewed as too populist

They were considered too radical

They were seen as too focused on foreign policy

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