- As the 1840 election demonstrated, the Whigs held the edge in party discipline and mass loyalty.
- The two parties offered virtually the same social and economic platform but employed differing campaign styles to attract voters.
- The practice of Americans voting for a particular party along ethnic and religious lines began to emerge.
- The Democrats had a major advantage in their wealth and the cohesiveness of their leadership and support.
ANSWER: The practice of Americans voting for a particular party along ethnic and religious lines began to emerge.