Political Climate of 1840s (17 févr. 1841 – 24 janv. 1844)
Description:
- 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
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 févr. 1841
24 janv. 1844
~ 2 years and 11 months