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

Whig Party Controversies and Collapse

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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