Political Parties Group of people that come together to hold power in government. Have similar beliefs and policies.
Democratic Party strong in the south favored Texas annexation represented farmers & laborers Texas Democratic party copied the way the American Party was set up
Whig Party originally formed by those opposed to US Pres Jackson represented business and commercial interests lacked support in the south opposed Texas annexation
American (know-nothing) Party formed after Whig Party collapsed tried to keep immigrants from voting tried to keep immigrants from holding office held conventions (political meetings) to nominate candidates.
Republican Party Believed slavery should be banned Had little support in Texas Joined by many northern Whigs after the Whig party faded