The Whig Party was primarily formed in the 1830s as a coalition to oppose:
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Correct answer: The 'tyranny' of Andrew Jackson and his executive overreach
Whigs chose their name to echo the British party that opposed absolute monarchy, mockingly referring to Jackson as 'King Andrew I.' They advocated for the 'American System,' including a national bank and high tariffs, which Jackson opposed.
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