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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

Letter to Richard Yates Page includes the full searchable text, text audio, secondary source material, On this date etc.... from The House Divided Website courtesy of Dickinson College.

Letter to William Herndon (July 10, 1848) Page includes the full searchable text, text audio, secondary source material, On this date etc.... from The House Divided Website courtesy of Dickinson College.

Whig Party

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