<p>Mr. Pettit APUSH</p><p>CHAPTER 10: THE RISE OF THE WHIGS</p><p>Why were they called the Whigs?</p><p>-Originated as a British political formed to oppose tyrannical government.</p><p>-U.S. Whigs wanted to remind citizens of the founding fathers and the foundations of America. (powdered Whigs)</p><p>What did the Whigs stand for?</p><p>-Lacked a definitive stance on the expansion of slavery. -Wanted Congressional influence to trump Executive influence. -Believed in economic projects, infrastructure, and the National Bank -Were able to attract voters from many backgrounds.</p><p>How did they originate?</p><p> a.) Martin Van Buren, the election of 1836. b.) The Panic of 1837.</p><p>MARTIN VAN BUREN AND THE ELECTION OF 1836:</p><p>-Even with strong opposition from the Whigs, Van Buren wins the presidency to keep the Democrats in the White House.</p><p>-The Whigs could not settle on a single strong candidate due to the diverse backgrounds of people that supported them.</p><p>-Van Buren was a New York aristocrat but loyal to Jackson as his V.P.</p><p>THE PANIC OF 1837:</p><p>-Major catalyst to Van Buren’s Downfall---gave Whigs a window of opportunity to take advantage.</p><p>-Similar causes to Panic of 1819; 1. Cotton trade with Britain stalled. 2. Jackson’s Bank War.</p><p>-Van Buren’s passive response did not sit well with the public (mainly farmers).</p><p>-reality was the Federal government was probably wise to not do anything, but the recession deepened into 1839.</p><p>THE WHIGS WIN THE WHITE HOUSE:</p><p>-William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and the “log cabin campaign” -Whigs were able to portray Harrison as a war hero, self-made man, and a hands off type presidential candidate.</p><p>-portrayed Van Buren as an aristocrat that liked fancy things and was out of touch with the American people.</p><p>-Whigs win easily, however Harrison died 1 month after his inauguration.</p><p>-this made Tyler president, who was chosen V.P. to bring the Southern vote. -He had Democratic ideals, which hurt the Whig party going forward.</p>