Articles related to "Whig Party"
The Rise of the Republican Party and Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
The Presidential Election of 1852
The national election of 1852 demonstrated the inability of the chief political parties in confronting the growing crisis dividing the country and leading to secession.
the presidential election of 1852 • pierce versus scott in 1852 • the whig party in 1852 • lack of party leadership in 1852 • the democrats in the election of 1852
The national election of 1852 demonstrated the inability of the chief political parties in confronting the growing crisis dividing the country and leading to secession.
the presidential election of 1852 • pierce versus scott in 1852 • the whig party in 1852 • lack of party leadership in 1852 • the democrats in the election of 1852
JOHN TYLER'S PRESIDENTIAL PRECEDENT
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
The Life of John Tyler
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
The Politics of Zachary Taylor
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
The Presidency of John Quincy
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HOPPERS
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
Joseph Medill Pre-Tribune
Joseph Medill was a man of significant accomplishment long before he set foot in the Clark Street office of the Chicago Tribune in 1855.
joseph medill • chicago tribune • tribune history • chicago journalism • 19th century journalism
Joseph Medill was a man of significant accomplishment long before he set foot in the Clark Street office of the Chicago Tribune in 1855.
joseph medill • chicago tribune • tribune history • chicago journalism • 19th century journalism
The American Know-Nothings
In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.
know nothings • what are know nothings • history of the known nothing party • american party • history of the american party
In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.
know nothings • what are know nothings • history of the known nothing party • american party • history of the american party
America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
Film Review: The Duchess with Keira Knightley
Georgiana Cavendish's (nee Spencer) story is retold in this lavish 18th Century costume drama produced by the BBC, Pathé and Paramount Vantage.
the duchess • keira knightley • georgiana cavendish • georgiana duchess of devonshire • amanda foreman
Georgiana Cavendish's (nee Spencer) story is retold in this lavish 18th Century costume drama produced by the BBC, Pathé and Paramount Vantage.
the duchess • keira knightley • georgiana cavendish • georgiana duchess of devonshire • amanda foreman
The 1848 Election, Slavery, and the New Congress
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Local Politics of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Politics of James Monroe
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
The Presidency of John Tyler
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Three Is Definitely a Crowd: Part I. The System Evolves
If there is one line political activists tire of hearing, it is the statement: "It does not matter which party is in power because nothing ever changes, and there is not a bit of difference between them". If that is true, why have so many efforts in the US to create third parties failed so miserably?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
If there is one line political activists tire of hearing, it is the statement: "It does not matter which party is in power because nothing ever changes, and there is not a bit of difference between them". If that is true, why have so many efforts in the US to create third parties failed so miserably?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
Whigs of the Frontier
Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.
whigs • frontier • henry clay • abraham lincoln • davy crocket
Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.
whigs • frontier • henry clay • abraham lincoln • davy crocket
Wilmot Proviso Provoked Southern Outrage
The Wilmot Proviso represented a key step toward the debate over Congressional prerogatives regarding the extension of slavery into lands acquired from Mexico in 1848.
wilmot proviso • debate over slavery • david wilmot • popular sovereignty • http://images.suite101.com/560686_com_wilmot.jpgme
The Wilmot Proviso represented a key step toward the debate over Congressional prerogatives regarding the extension of slavery into lands acquired from Mexico in 1848.
wilmot proviso • debate over slavery • david wilmot • popular sovereignty • http://images.suite101.com/560686_com_wilmot.jpgme
Elections of the Jacksonian Era
To vote in the age of Jackson, a white man experienced a boisterous campaign and polling place that featured parades, violence, drinking, and fraud.
elections • age of jackson • voter • jacksonian era • political campaign
To vote in the age of Jackson, a white man experienced a boisterous campaign and polling place that featured parades, violence, drinking, and fraud.
elections • age of jackson • voter • jacksonian era • political campaign
Presidential Election of 1824
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
Antebellum Political Characters: Claiborne and Porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Charles, Earl Grey
The second Earl Grey was one of England's great reforming Prime Ministers during the early years of the nineteenth century.
charles • earl grey • prime minister • uk prime ministers • georgiana cavendish
The second Earl Grey was one of England's great reforming Prime Ministers during the early years of the nineteenth century.
charles • earl grey • prime minister • uk prime ministers • georgiana cavendish
First Parties, Part III
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
Millard Fillmore's Forgotten Legacy
From supporting the 1850 Compromise to sending Matthew Perry to Japan, Millard Fillmore used his three years as President well as a steward for the people.
millard fillmore presidency • millard fillmore and the 1850 compromise • millard fillmore and henry clay • millard fillmore's life from poverty to president • fillmore and the japanese
From supporting the 1850 Compromise to sending Matthew Perry to Japan, Millard Fillmore used his three years as President well as a steward for the people.
millard fillmore presidency • millard fillmore and the 1850 compromise • millard fillmore and henry clay • millard fillmore's life from poverty to president • fillmore and the japanese
The Breakdown of the American Party System and Civil War
The collapse of the Jacksonian Party system and hence, any real dialogue about the central issues in the years before the Civil War made the conflict virtually inevitable.
civil war • party system • jacksonian • whigs • compromise of 1850
The collapse of the Jacksonian Party system and hence, any real dialogue about the central issues in the years before the Civil War made the conflict virtually inevitable.
civil war • party system • jacksonian • whigs • compromise of 1850
The Candidacy of William Wirt
Author, Lawyer, Attorney General and Presidential Candidate William Wirt was an important figure in American Politics, and an ironic choice for presidential candidate.
william wirt • who was william wirt • give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry • attorney general
Author, Lawyer, Attorney General and Presidential Candidate William Wirt was an important figure in American Politics, and an ironic choice for presidential candidate.
william wirt • who was william wirt • give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry • attorney general
THE FREE SOIL CAMPAIGN OF 1848
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
The Life of James Buchanan
Tall, stately and formal, James Buchanan was the only President who never married.
the life of james buchana • the bachelor president • james buchanan franklin pierce • james buchanan pennsylvania • james buchanan born 1791
Tall, stately and formal, James Buchanan was the only President who never married.
the life of james buchana • the bachelor president • james buchanan franklin pierce • james buchanan pennsylvania • james buchanan born 1791
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
THIRD PARTIES: THE FREE SOIL PARTY, PART II
The Free Soil Party existed for just six years, but it changed the course of American history. In addition to changing a presidential election, it elected three of the most powerful Senators of their day, including a future Chief Justice and a future Vice President.
free soil • american party • know-nothing • republican • liberty party
The Free Soil Party existed for just six years, but it changed the course of American history. In addition to changing a presidential election, it elected three of the most powerful Senators of their day, including a future Chief Justice and a future Vice President.
free soil • american party • know-nothing • republican • liberty party
The Life of Andrew Jackson
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
Civil War First Ladies
The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady.
civil war first ladies • union first lady mary lincoln • confederate first lady varina davis • american president abraham lincoln • confederate president jefferson davis
The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady.
civil war first ladies • union first lady mary lincoln • confederate first lady varina davis • american president abraham lincoln • confederate president jefferson davis
Abe Lincoln in Vandalia
In 1834, 25-year-old Abe Lincoln traveled to Vandalia, Illinois. Here, he was elected to the state legislature. This was the beginning of a legendary political career.
abe lincoln • vandalia • illinois • lincoln's time in illinois state legislature • the "long nine"
In 1834, 25-year-old Abe Lincoln traveled to Vandalia, Illinois. Here, he was elected to the state legislature. This was the beginning of a legendary political career.
abe lincoln • vandalia • illinois • lincoln's time in illinois state legislature • the "long nine"
Abigail Fillmore
History has all but forgotten Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth U.S. president. His wife, Abigail, on the other hand, left behind a very important legacy.
abigail fillmore • millard fillmore • thirteenth president • literacy awareness • new hope academy
History has all but forgotten Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth U.S. president. His wife, Abigail, on the other hand, left behind a very important legacy.
abigail fillmore • millard fillmore • thirteenth president • literacy awareness • new hope academy
Conservatives Versus Liberals
Throughout American political history, conservatives and liberals have been battling for control of the government.
conservatives • liberals • american politics • jeffersonians • jacksonians
Throughout American political history, conservatives and liberals have been battling for control of the government.
conservatives • liberals • american politics • jeffersonians • jacksonians
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
The Duchess of Devonshire did not let the rigid society rules for women or her unusual marriage get in the way of her determination to live life on her own terms.
georgiana cavendish duchess of devonshire • the duchess • the duchess of devonshire • georgiana spencer cavendish • georgiana spencer
The Duchess of Devonshire did not let the rigid society rules for women or her unusual marriage get in the way of her determination to live life on her own terms.
georgiana cavendish duchess of devonshire • the duchess • the duchess of devonshire • georgiana spencer cavendish • georgiana spencer
Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 Creates Furor
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
Concessions to the South enabled passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act but resulted in outrage that led to political realignments and the formation of the Republican Party.
kansas-nebraska act • stephen douglas and popular sovereignty • missouri compromise repeal • dixon amendment • rise of the republican party
Presidential Campaign Slogans
Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
presidential campaign slogans • campaign slogans • tippecanue and tyler too • john tyler • william henry harrison
Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
presidential campaign slogans • campaign slogans • tippecanue and tyler too • john tyler • william henry harrison
Slavery and the Civil War
The civil war (1861 - 1865) was fought largely over issues of slavery.
slavery and the civil war • abraham lincoln and slavery • abraham lincoln and the civil war • history of slavery in the united states • declaration of independence and slavery
The civil war (1861 - 1865) was fought largely over issues of slavery.
slavery and the civil war • abraham lincoln and slavery • abraham lincoln and the civil war • history of slavery in the united states • declaration of independence and slavery
The Life of Millard Fillmore
Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.
president fillmore • 13th president of the united states • president taylor • president trivia • president millard fillmore
Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.
president fillmore • 13th president of the united states • president taylor • president trivia • president millard fillmore
The Life of William Henry Harrison
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
the life of william henry harrison • the first president to die in office • william henry harrison army • william henry harrison • campaigns against indians
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
the life of william henry harrison • the first president to die in office • william henry harrison army • william henry harrison • campaigns against indians
The Long Pursuit by Roy Morris, Jr.
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
Traditional Gentlemen's Clubs
Throughout history, the traditional British gentlemen's club has provided a place for London's leading men to form social alliances and plan political strategies.
gentlemen's club • traditional gentlemen's club • british traditional gentlemen's clubs • london gentlemen's club • london's traditional gentlemen's clubs
Throughout history, the traditional British gentlemen's club has provided a place for London's leading men to form social alliances and plan political strategies.
gentlemen's club • traditional gentlemen's club • british traditional gentlemen's clubs • london gentlemen's club • london's traditional gentlemen's clubs
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART I
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
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