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federalists
Alexander Hamilton was the founder
Prominate during John Adams presidency
The federaltist party compleatly faded away after Thomas Jefferson won his 2nd term -
democratic party
Thomas Jefferson was leader in 1828
when Andrew Jackson ran for office they got rid of the Republican name.
The donkey was the official democrat symbol when Andrew Jackson ran for president -
whigs
Complete opposite of the Democratic party during Jackson era.
Most people who were against Jackson were within this party.
They split over the issue of slavery in 1856 -
liberty party
A minor party was only an impact on the 1840 election
Took away a presidencial win for Henry Clay
Main cause was to get rid of anti-slavery laws -
American party
AKA Know Nothing Party
Nomination of Millard Filmore split the Republicans votes resulting in a democratic win in 1856
Later became part of Republican party -
Republican party
Known as conservatives
party is still a major party today
support smaller government