How the United States Developed Into a Two-Party System

By noahwmar

  • The Federalists

    First American political party.

  • Anti-Federalists

    Opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government

  • The Party of Lincoln (Republicans)

    A party that is more of an idea. Answers the questions of "why Republican" and "what for".

  • Roosevelt Democrats

    It is a view that common people can have a vision. It is also the realization that the government is responsible for nurturing the dream.

  • Democratic Republicans

    Political party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Maddison to oppose centralizing policies of the new Federalists party.

  • Modern Democrats

    Liberal, fight for equal rights of all man. Believe America is all freedom and no restraint.

  • Jacksonian Democracy

    Led by president Andrew Jackson, this movement championed greater rights for the common man and was opposed to any sign of aristocracy in the nation.

  • Modern Republicans

    Believe in traditional ways but not as harsh. They expand their mind of equality.