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Federalist
The first American political party; Appealed to business and to conservatives that favored banks, national over state govt. , and manufacturing. -
Anti Federalist
Created to oppose the federalist party; Preferred state power over federal power; Worried that the people wouldn't have enough power if the national govt. was too powerful. -
Democratic-Republicans
Also made to oppose the federalist; Thomas Jefferson's way of trying to take down Hamilton; Strongest in the South -
Jacksonian Democrats
"Democracy for the common man"; Led by Andrew Jackson and lasted until slavery became a big issue in the US. -
Modern Democrats
Push for modern liberalism which advocates social and economic equality, along with a welfare state; Universal healthcare, cheaper college, equal opportunity, and environmental protection. -
Modern Republicans
Named after the idea of republicanism; Their ideology is American conservatism. They support lower taxes, free market capitalism, free enterprise, strong national defense, gun rights, deregulation, and restrictions on labor unions. -
The Party of Lincoln (National Union Party)
Cover name for the republican party; Elected Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson to take control during the Civil War. -
Roosevelt Democrats
FDR was elected in 1933 and created a lot of new changes for the US like creating The New Deal; FDR fought through the Great Depression and WWII; evidently the political decision to elect him was very beneficial.
