The Whig party
A) was named after the wigs that the early aristocrats such as George Washington wore.
B) dominated the second American party era between 1828 and 1856.
C) forged a coalition of westerners, southerners, and new immigrants.
D) believed in broadening political opportunity, eliminating vestiges of elitism, and mobilizing the masses.
E) was only able to win the presidency when it nominated aging, but popular, military heroes.
Answer: E