Answer:
a) true
Step-by-step explanation:
The Whig Party opposed Andrew Jackson, who was a popular president among the lower classes: farmers, poor urban workers, etc.
The Whig Party was pro-big businesses, and many of their voters belonged to this sector. For this reason, the party supported higher tariffs and a national bank, in order to support American businesses.
The were also pro strong national goverment. However, they advocated opposition to tyranny, and were staunch republicans.