Which political party did Clay help found?
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Whig Party
Liberal Party
Answer
The Whig Party, co-founded by Henry Clay, emerged in the United States during the 1830s as a coalition of diverse groups opposing the policies and dominance of President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party. Comprising former National Republicans, Anti-Jacksonian Democrats, and other factions, the Whigs advocated for economic modernization, internal improvements, a national bank, protective tariffs, and limited government intervention in the economy.
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