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U.S. Politics Timeline

By Mr. Chrono

  • Democratic party founded

    Democratic party founded
    The Democratic party, currently the world's oldest active party, was organized by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to counter the Federalists and their party. Baker, Ben. "Democratic Party (United States)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Oct. 2001. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.

  • Republican party founded

    Republican party founded
    The Grand Old Party, mostly known as the Republican party named in homage to Thomas Jefferson's old party of the same name, was formed when people wanted something done about slavery. The party would go on to become the Democrat party's greatest opponent. "Republican Party (United States)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Nov. 2001. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.

  • U.S. presidential election of 1856

    U.S. presidential election of 1856
    This election is notable for being the first one that the fresh and new Republican party participated in, having John C. Frémont (pictured) as their candidate. The Republicans proved to be nothing for the Democrats to sneeze at, but the latter's lead was all too comfortable. The former came in second place that time. "United States Presidential Election, 1856." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Feb. 2002. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.

  • Libertarian party founded

    Libertarian party founded
    David Nolan (pictured) forms the Libertarian party, which desires a broad range of many freedoms such as gun ownership, same-sex marriage, and abolition of welfare. "Libertarian Party (United States)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Sept. 2001. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.

  • Constitution party formed

    Constitution party formed
    Formerly known as the U.S. Taxpayers Party, the Constitution party was formed to strive for a more Christian nation, saying that the country was founded on the basis of the Holy Bible. "Constitution Party (United States)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2001. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.

  • Green Party founded

    Green Party founded
    What started as 1980s activism made its way into the major politics as an official party in 2001. The party has many similarities to the Libertarian party, but has striking differences, such as views on violence and the fact that the Green party has great concern for the environment. "Green Party of the United States." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Sept. 2001. Web. 7 Jan. 2016.