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The Whigs began as a political faction that opposed absolute monarchy and Catholic emancipation, supporting constitutional monarchism and parliamentary government, but also Protestant supremacy. They played a central role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and were the standing enemies of the Roman Catholic Stuart kings and pretenders.
- Whig Party (British political party)
The Whig Party is a political party in England which is...
- Whig Party (British political party)
Whig (ou whigs) é uma expressão de origem popular que se tornou termo corrente para designar o partido liberal no Reino Unido. Esta corrente liberal contribuiu para a formação do atual Partido Liberal Democrata — Liberal Democrats. Também está, embora não de forma exclusiva, na vertente do Partido Trabalhista — Labour Party.
Whiggism is a political philosophy that grew out of the Parliamentarian faction in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1639–1651). The Whigs advocated the supremacy of Parliament (as opposed to that of the king), tolerance of Protestant dissenters, and opposition to a "Papist" ( Roman Catholic) on the throne, especially James II or his ...
19 de abr. de 2024 · Whig Party, in U.S. history, major political party active from 1834 to 1854 that espoused a program of national development but foundered on the rising tide of sectional antagonism. They borrowed the name Whig from the British party opposed to royal prerogatives.
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26 de abr. de 2024 · Whig and Tory, members of two opposing political parties or factions in England, particularly during the 18th century. Originally “Whig” and “Tory” were terms of abuse introduced in 1679 during the heated struggle over the bill to exclude James, duke of York (afterward James II ), from the succession.
6 de nov. de 2009 · Print Page. Getty. The Whig Party was a political party formed in 1834 by opponents of President Andrew Jackson and his Jacksonian Democrats. Led by Henry Clay, the name “Whigs” was derived...