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Federalists
- Alexander Hamilton started the Federalists political party
- people who wanted a stronger government in the U.S. chose the Federalists party
- to reach his goal of having federalists, he builded supporters in Congress
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Democratic
- the donkey symbol appeared by the democratic name in 1870
- in the 1960's, the democratic party opposed the african americans in gaining their civil rights
- By 1877, the democratic party controlled the southern states
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Republican
- Republicans believe in power and oppurtunity for America's free market society
- In 1860, the Republican Party was the major political party when Lincoln was elected
- The elephant symbol evolved to show republican strength
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Libertarian Party
- 3rd largest party in the U.S.
- they believe in individual liberty and economic freedom
- they also strongly believe to make decisions for themselves
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Anti-Federalist Party
- Anti-Federalists were people that didn't approve of the Constitution
- the Anti-Federalists were afraid that the government would eventually control the whole U.S.
- Anti-Federalists were usually in the western region of the U.S.
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Green Party
- has made state affiliate parties and were successful
- canidates come from local, state, and federal
- their mission is to make humans and nature live together in harmony