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The Democrat party was started by james madison and thomas jefferson in the 1700's
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The Democratic Party evolved from Anti-Federalist factions that opposed the policies of Alexander Hamilton in the 1790s.
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The party was formed to fight against the Federalist Party for the Bill of Rights.
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the party made its first bid for the Presidency. Thomas Jefferson was a presidential candidate and Aaron Burr was the vice presidential candidate.
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The partyopposed Federalist policies like high tariffs, a navy, military spending, a national debt, and a national bank. After the defeat of the United States in the War of 1812, the party became split on those issues.
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Jacksonian Democracy began. This shaped the Second Party System. The Whig Party was their opponents.
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The First ever democrat president was andrew jackson and he was elected in the year 1828 he was also the seventh u.s president.
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The Democrat party spilt in 1860 Because the divided Democrats could not agree on a candidate, this theory goes, the split in the party allowed Lincoln to capture the White House with a mere 39 percent of the popular vote.
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As of the last decade, 35% of Americans declare themselves Democrats.
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The Curret Presidant Is a Democrat And His Name Is Barrack Obama, He Was Elected In
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In today's times, the Democratic Party feels very strongly about gun control. They feel that guns should not just be administered to anyone and everyone who wants to get a license. Unlike Republicans, they feel that more controls should be put on gun control and ownership.
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John Kerry is considered a very influential Democrat.
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Democrats also oppose the Republican party on the issue of abortion. Democrats typically believe that a woman has control and say over her own body. That is, they are pro-life. They feel women should have the choice on abortion. Especially considering the many different cirumstances that come along with abortions.
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One of the main values of Democrats is to make sure government is in check and has limits on how much say they have over the citizens. They make sure the citizens are recieving equal rights.
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Hilary Clinton is considered a very influential Democrat in today's society.
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The Democrat party has led the fight for civil rights, health care, Social Security, workers' rights, and women's rights.