The Whig Party, also known as the Whigs, was a political party in the United States during the mid-19th century. This term was coined in 1834 to describe a group of politicians who opposed President Andrew Jackson's policies. The party was comprised of a diverse group of people who held different views on issues such as banking, tariffs, and internal improvements. Some synonyms for the Whig Party include the National Republican Party and the Anti-Jackson Party. Other terms that are commonly used to refer to this political group include the Clay Whigs, the Harrison Whigs, and the Webster Whigs, named after prominent members of the party.