The History of Political Parties in America

By 17jvue

  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln was elected for President in 1860 and was with the Republican party and ended slavery.

  • Two-Party

    1869 - present
    Democrats and Republicans are the two most important political parties in the United States. The two parties share the most power together.

  • 1893 Panic

    The Democratic party in the North was wiped out during a depression.

  • The Bull Moose Party

    Teddy Roosevelt tried to run for president but he was denied and so he created the progressive party which is called the Bull Moose Party.

  • The Great Depression

    During the Great Depression many people relied on the Democratic group to support them during the hard time.

  • 1952 Election

    Eisenhower the Republican made the dominance of the Democrats upset in the election of 1952 because he needed to address the Cold War.

  • Nixon Election

    Nixon turned the tables and had promised to restore things in a time of riots and etc.

  • Republican Revolution

    Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980 and later on he was very popular because of Republicans.

  • Election of Obama

    Barack Obama a democrat was elected presidency in 2008 and served another 4 terms as president.

  • Donald Trump

    Donald Trump a Republican won the election of 2017 and wants to turn things around.