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Era Of Democrats
Thomas Jefferson is elected president, ushering in an era of Democratic domination that lasted until the Civil War. -
Era Of Democrats
Andrew Jackson's Democratic Party includes small farmers, slaveholders, and frontier pioneers. -
Era Of Democrats
The republican Party is born, attracting many former Whigs and anti-slavery Democrats -
Era Of Republicans
The election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War mark the beginning of 75 years of Republican Party supremacy. -
Era Of Democrats
The Depression brings about a shift in the roles of government and, led by FDR, a return of the Democrats to power. -
Era Of Divided Government
From this selection on, neither party consistently holds the presidency, and Congress is often controlled by the opposing party.