History of political parties lesson plan

Political Parties Timeline

  • Democrat party

    Democrat party
    The democrat party was believed to be made by martin van buren and is widely considered the first political party in the US. Source: “Democratic Party (United States).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Nov. 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_(United_States)#:~:text=Historians%20argue%20that%20the%20modern,in%20every%20state%20behind%20Jackson.
  • Republican Party

    Republican Party
    Republican's came to be to go against slavery in the mid 1800s. They consisted of businessmen, farmers, military veterans, and slaves Source:
    “History of the Republican Party (United States).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Nov. 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Republican_Party_(United_States)#:~:text=In%201854%2C%20the%20Republican%20Party,Civil%20War%2C%20former%20black%20slaves.
  • Prohibition Party

    Prohibition Party
    The Prohibition party wants to ban the sell of alcohol. This party is the oldest third party in the U.S Source:
    “Home.” Prohibition Party, www.prohibitionparty.org/. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
  • Libertarian party

    Libertarian party
    The libertarian party was made in 1920 by luke Zell. The main goal of this party is less laws and restrictions. Source: “About the Libertarian Party.” Libertarian Party, 14 Mar. 2023, www.lp.org/about-the-libertarian-party/.
  • Green Party

    Green Party
    The Green party was made in 1984 and focuses on making things more environmentally friendly for the U.S Source: Early History of the United States Green Party, 1984-2001 - Www.Gp.Org, www.gp.org/early_history. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
  • Natural Law party

    Natural Law party
    The natural law party wants conflict free policies and less war. Source:
    Craig Ridgley, Safire Internet Solutions. The Natural Law Party of the United States of America, www.natural-law.org/. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
  • Constitution Party

    Constitution Party
    The Constitution party is a ultra conservative party that wants to strictly enforce the laws of the constitution. Source:
    American Constitution Party, www.americanconstitutionparty.com/. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
  • Justice Party

    Justice Party
    The justice party wanted to get rid of rich and popular people being leaders and to seperate the money from the people. Source:
    “Justice Party (United States).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Oct. 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Party_(United_States).
  • Working Class Party

    Working Class Party
    This party is left and fights for workers rights, higher salaries, and goes after richer people. Source:
    “About WFP.” Working Families Party, 20 Jan. 2023, workingfamilies.org/about/.
  • Foward party

    Foward party
    This party is a centralist party that has very neutral beliefs and guidelines as well as wanting electoral reform. This party was made by andrew yang. Source:
    “Do You Feel That the Legacy Parties Don’t Represent You?” Forward Party, www.forwardparty.com/. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.