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Federalist
They believed in a strong nation. Held that capital and industry were the basis of a healthy republic. Businessmen, bankers, and merchants supported the federalists. -
Democrats
Were the successors of Jeffersonian democracy. Believed in westward expansion. Made up of Northern artisans. -
Republicans
Grew out of resistance to the Kansas, Nebraska act. Aborted anti-slavery. Endorsed a protective tariff. -
Constitutional Union Party
Was the anti-extremist party. United in order to block a Republican victory. Didn't want to vote Democratic and Northern Whigs. -
American Party
Didn't want to vote Democratic and Northern Whigs. Organized into a secret order. Made up of mostly ex-Whigs who were anti-Catholic. -
Whigs
Were split by the annexation from the Mexican War. Attempted to offset this damage by declaring no platform. Formed out of the National Republican Party.