Question

Which statements describe the Whig Party that was created in the 1830s? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

• The party thought states should fund their own infrastructure projects.
• The party wanted more investment in infrastructure projects.
• The party was organized in response to the National Bank controversy.

The main reason for the formation of the party was the Nullification crisis and it was formed mostly by politicians that opposed President Jackson.

They believed that high tariffs, the national banking system and internal improvements in the country should be done. 

They were against a strong power of the president, they defended that Jackson was overstepping the bounds of his power and that the states should have more power. They defended the state should fund infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, bridges, and others.

Answer 2

The last one is correct, and the one about the members believing he was abusing his executive power.