An American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats, stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements. First started with Clay, Webster, & Calhoun, but eventually evolved into a potent national political force by attracting other groups alienated by Jackson. After absorbing the Antimasons party, they claimed to appeal to the common people and in such declared the Democrats as a party of cronyism/corruption.