S.S.

The Fedralists

Jan 1, 1787

First U.S. Politicle party. This party belieived in a strong national government.. The federal Government should act to protect our contry's industries.

First Politicle Party

Jan 1, 1792

During The debait, thew country was split. There where the "Federalists", They wanted a tougher and stronger "National Government. And then there where the " Anti Federalists." Who believed pretty much the opposites.

First transition of power from one party to another

Mar 3, 1800

President Adams, a Federalist was defeated by Thomas Jefferson.

Re-emergence of the Whig Party

Mar 3, 1834

After the 1832 election the opponents of Andrew jackson attempted to form the Whig Party whose foundation was simply to oppose anything Jackson represented.

Abraham Lincoln elected President

Mar 3, 1860

This marks the first time in history the Republican Party was recognized as a major political party.

Civil War and it's influence of division of the two-party system.

Mar 3, 1865

Following the end of slavery, northern and southern Democrats were united in opposition of the Republicans due to lingering feelings of hate about slavery in southern democrats and Republicans preference toward protestantism in the north.