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The Whig Party formed initially as the anti-
Jackson party and desired to further the American System. Watch the video below from instructor Keith Harris as he gives a brief explanation of the political party in which Lincoln began his political career.
Guiding Question
Why do you think Lincoln alignd himself with the Whig party? How did Whig Party beliefs influence his later policies as President?
Lincoln Documents
Whig Party
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