Question

the ideas described in group b would most likely be the beliefs of which political party?

independent

democrat

whig

republican

group a

favored higher protective tariffs

supported a national banking system

wanted federal funds for internal improvement

group b

feared a mixed economy

were proponents of slavery

supported western expansion

Explanation:

The Democrats (in the 19th - century context) were often opposed to a strong national banking system (a Whig - like idea) and favored states' rights. They were more likely to be from the South where slavery was prevalent. They also supported westward expansion (for more land for agriculture, often tied to the slave - based plantation system). The Whigs favored higher protective tariffs, a national banking system, and federal funds for internal improvements (Group A). The Republicans (in the mid - 19th century) were against slavery. Independents were not a major political party with a unified set of these beliefs at the time.

Answer:

B. Democrat