Question

the ideas described in group b would most likely be the beliefs of which political party?
independent
whig
republican
democrat
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 Democratic Party in the 19th century had concerns about a mixed economy (fearing it might centralize power), was a proponent of slavery (as it was tied to the Southern agricultural - based economy which Democrats often represented), and supported western expansion (to gain more land for agricultural and slave - holding interests).

Answer:

Democrat