Political Participation

  • Formation of the Federalist Party

    A political party that was created to bring people together who believed in a strong centralized government.
  • Formation of the Anti-Federalist Party

    This political party was formed in opposition to the formation of the federalist party. They did not believe in a centralized government.
  • Federalist Papers Released

    The Federalist released a collection of 85 essays to combat the ideas of the anti-federalist and persuade the public to keep the constitution.
  • Federalist Come into Power

    With the election of George Washington the federalist party for the first time was in power within the government
  • Formation of the Democratic-Republican Party

    This party was formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to oppose the ideas of Alexander Hamilton
  • Formation of the Jacksonian Democrats

    This party was formed under Andrew Jackson. He worked to expand suffrage and restricting federal institutions.
  • Formation of the Party of Lincoln

    This party was formed after the events of the civil war. Their main beliefs consisted of a strong national defense and conservative values.
  • Roosevelt's Democrats

    Roosevelt was elected in the year of 1932 and transformed the democratic party into a more progressive party.
  • Modern Republicans

    Modern Republicans are tagged to be far more conservative with their ideals and policies. They believe in following more alike to the constitution and traditional values.
  • Modern Democrats

    Modern Democrats are known to be more progressive and hold less traditional values. The modern democrats value change.