The Whig Party, which was active in the United States from the 1830s to the 1850s, generally believed that the federal government should take the initiative in funding internal improvements such as infrastructure projects (roads, canals, and railroads). They argued that federal investment in these areas was essential for promoting economic development, facilitating trade, and uniting the country. This position was in contrast to the Democratic Party of the time, which often favored state or local funding for such improvements and was less supportive of federal involvement. The Whigs were influenced by the notion of a strong national government that could actively promote economic growth and modernization.
The Whigs believed who should fund internal improvements?
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