Record #:

16863

Author(s):

Jeffrey, Thomas E.

Abstract:

The state's antebellum politics was divided between the Whig and Democratic parties. Scholars have long held that both parties could be considered progressive; first the Whigs in 1836 followed by a shift to Democrats in 1848 when they adopted a more progressive outlook. Dr. Jeffrey offers a new analysis of the state's antebellum politics and when the state's citizens truly got the progressive leadership they desired.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 30 Issue 3, May 1982, p66-75, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Politics and government--19th Century; Political parties--North Carolina