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Federalists vs Anti-Federalists
These two parties were present during the ratification of the constitution. The federalists wanted a stronger national government, and appealed to commercial, financial, and manufacturing interests. The Anti-Federalists had a strict constructionist view of the Constitution, and eventually became the Democratic Republicans. -
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Democratic Era
After Thomas Jefferson was elected president, the democrats held power for the next 60 years. -
Jacksonian Democrats
Andrew Jackson is elected president, setting the new standard for democrats. His party was made up of small farmers,debtors, frontier pioneers, and slave owners. -
Lincoln Republicans
The Lincoln Republicans came to power in 1860. They were lead by Abraham Lincoln and opposed slavery. -
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Republican Era
Abraham Lincoln was elected president, ushering in the republican era after the civil war until the great depression hit. -
Roosevelt Democrats
This party was comprised of southerners, small farmers, organized laborers, and big political organizations. They focused on social welfare and economic programs. -
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Era of the Democrats Part 2
After the Great Depression, the democrats came back to power until 1968 when the parties were divided in power. -
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The Great Divide
After 1968, the parties split governmental power, with neither of them holding full power for a long amount of time. -
Modern Republicans
This parties adheres to traditions, no increase in taxes, increased military spending, oppose abortion, believe in individual rights and that justice should reign supreme -
Modern Democrats
This party is liberal, favors the minimum wage and progressive taxation, decreases in military spending, abortion, community, and that people should be socially responsible.
