First 2 political parties

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    Anti-Federalist party

    Patrick Henry wanted to have a more localized government that gave more power to the people and opposed the constitution.
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    Anti Federalist
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    Federalist Party

    The federalist party was created by Alexander Hamilton and wanted a strong central government over the people.
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    Federalist logo
  • Democratic Party

    Democratic Party
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    Democratic Party

    Founded by Andrew Jackson supporters, and used to be about social conservatism and resembles the current republican party.
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    Whig Party

    The early rivals of the democratic party and resembled the federalist party. They wanted a very strong central government over the president.
  • Republican Party

    Republican Party
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    Republican Party

    It was founded by anti-slavery activists and resembles our current democratic party.
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    Progressive Party

    This party had very progressive views and eventually led to the flipping of ideas by the democrats and republicans.
  • Libertarian Party

    Libertarian Party
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    Libertarian Party

    Classical libertarian party ideals and is the third largest party today.
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    Constitution Party

    A conservative party that supports strict constitutionalism. Founded on christian principles.
  • Constitutional party

    Constitutional party