Matthew Barre Unit 2 Timeline

  • Anti-Federalists

    Opposed the ratification of the new Constitution.
    Supported stronger State powers and weaker Central Government.
  • Federalists

    Supported the ratification of the new Constitution.
    Opposed stronger State powers and weaker Central Government.
  • Democratic-Republicans

    Formed by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to oppose centralizing policies by the Federalists.
  • Jacksonian Democrats

    Moved for more Democracy among the common man. Opposed aristocracy.
  • Party of Lincoln

    Temporary name for the Republican Party for the 1864 presidential election.
  • Roosevelt Democrats

    Created during the Great Depression based on the belief that common people can have a vision.
  • Modern Democrats

    Favored greater government involvement in the economy and opposed involvement in noneconomic private affairs.
  • Modern Republicans

    Based on the belief of preserving individual and market economy while leaving enough power in the National government to help and protect the people.