Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party split in the 1830's as a result of conflict between Adams and Jackson. Identify if the description fits the new Whig Party or the new Democratic Party.

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Whig Party Democratic Party
believed that the federal government should oversee banks
called for more political power for ordinary white men and opposed privileges for the wealthy or educated.
founded by Jackson and other Democratic-Republicans who supported him
had strong support in the South and West, especially among small farmers and workers.
had their strongest support the Northeast, with some support in cities and towns in the South and West.
opposed to tariffs and a federal government role in the economy.
supported Adams and his programs for national growth
supported westward expansion to open up more land for frontier settlers.
supporters included eastern factory owners and former Federalists.
tightly organized where members usually followed the direction set by party leaders.
wanted higher tariffs
wanted the federal government to promote business by paying for roads and canals
believed that the federal government should oversee banks
called for more political power for ordinary white men and opposed privileges for the wealthy or educated.
founded by Jackson and other Democratic-Republicans who supported him
had strong support in the South and West, especially among small farmers and workers.
had their strongest support the Northeast, with some support in cities and towns in the South and West.
opposed to tariffs and a federal government role in the economy.
supported Adams and his programs for national growth
supported westward expansion to open up more land for frontier settlers.
supporters included eastern factory owners and former Federalists.
tightly organized where members usually followed the direction set by party leaders.
wanted higher tariffs
wanted the federal government to promote business by paying for roads and canals

Answer 1

Whig Party:
- believed that the federal government should oversee banks
- supported Adams and his programs for national growth
- supporters included eastern factory owners and former Federalists
- wanted higher tariffs
- wanted the federal government to promote business by paying for roads and canals

Democratic Party:
- called for more political power for ordinary white men and opposed privileges for the wealthy or educated
- founded by Jackson and other Democratic-Republicans who supported him
- had strong support in the South and West, especially among small farmers and workers
- had their strongest support in the Northeast, with some support in cities and towns in the South and West
- opposed to tariffs and a federal government role in the economy
- supported westward expansion to open up more land for frontier settlers
- tightly organized where members usually followed the direction set by party leaders.