Political Climate of 1840s (17 feb 1841 año – 24 ene 1844 año)
Descripción:
- rising sectional differences, especially as slavery becomes an issue in new territories
- whigs and democrats divided over expansions
- neither party takes official abolitionist stance
WHIGS
- opposed to expansion, especially in the north
- welcomed industrialization
- party divided over Tyler’s presidency; nominates Henry Clay for election of 1844
- Clay favors annexation of Texas, w/ Mexico’s approval
DEMOCRATS
- favored expansion
- feared industrialization
- party declined since Jackson, nominates Polk
- Polk favors annexation of Texas and re-occupation of Oregon
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fecha:
17 feb 1841 año
24 ene 1844 año
~ 2 years and 11 months