How the U.S. became a two-party system

By RanaeKennedy

  • Federalists and Anti-Federalists

    Federalists and Anti-Federalists
    The Federalists and Anti-Federalists were the first parties formed and were the foundation for the parties we have today.

  • Jacksonian Democracy

    Jacksonian Democracy
    A movement for more democracy in American Government led by Andrew Jackson that opposed any signs of aristocracy in the nation.

  • First Party Convention

    First Party Convention
    Party conventions were held by the Anti-Masonic Party. The first convention of major politics was by Anti-Jackson Republicans.

  • The Lincoln Party (Republicans)

    The Lincoln Party (Republicans)
    Temporary name used for Republicans for the national ticket that was held during the civil war.

  • Formation of Independent Parties

    Formation of Independent Parties
    independent parties were formed because of economic instability but were not strong so the Democrats adopted populist views and overtook the independent parties.

  • New Party Divide

    New Party Divide
    Seperation became more East and West instead of North and South with republicans favoring industry and Democrats were small town farmers for low taxes.

  • Modern Democrats

    Modern Democrats
    associated with a strong federal government and support for minorities and women's rights.

  • Modern Republicans

    Modern Republicans
    Associated with conservative social policies and wanting low taxes