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Political Climate of 1840s (17 feb 1841 anni – 24 gen 1844 anni)

Descrizione:

- 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

Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:

10 dic 2017
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Data:

17 feb 1841 anni
24 gen 1844 anni
~ 2 years and 11 months