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Federalists & Anti-Federalists
We have always had a two party system - ever since the Constitutional Convantion. The partys were the Federalists and the Anti-federalists. Federalists were those who were rich and well-born. Anti-federalists were those who were "commen men." -
Democratic-Republicans
Ran by Jefferson, whose followers were more sympathetic to the common man. He believed in a strict constructionist view of the Constitution. The Democratic-Republican party ran unapposed until the mid 1820s. -
Jacksonian Democrats
Andrew Jackson's Democratic party comes into power. Supporters were usually small farmers, debators, frontiersmen, and slaveholders. Believes all white males should be able to vote, there should be an increase in the number of elected offices, and the spoils system. -
Republican (Lincoln's) Party
Founded by a group of Whigs and Democrats. After thw war and Lincoln's election, the Republican party was free to run the country however they wished. They were advocates for giving African Americans more rights. -
Roosevelt Democrats
The Great Depression led to lots of big changes in politics. Roosevelt was president at this time. Those who supported him were normally southerners, small farmers, and tended to organize labor unions and big-city political organizations. -
Modern Republicans
Those who support this party are Conservative, or they tend to adhere to tradition. They dont believe taxes should be increased, but believe military spending should be increased. They tend to oppose abortion. They believe in individual rights and that justice should rule supreme. -
Modern Democrats
Those who support this arty tend to be liberal, or open to change. They favor a minimum wage and progressive taxation. They wish to decrease military spending, and support the legality of abortion. In a community, modern Democrats believe that people should be socially responsible.
