During the industrial revolution the whig party was formed in order to propose the policies of the democratic party. how did the two parties differ

The Whigs and the Democrats were in opposition to each other from 1840 to 1861, but both of them encountered intra-party sectionalism over slavery.These two parties worked towards helping different people. One group was in favor of large government and the other was more in favor of states' rights.

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.