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Evolution of American Political Parties: From Federalists to Divided Government

Explore the evolution of American political parties from the Federalists and Anti-Federalists to the present era of divided government. Discover how key figures, events, and societal shifts shaped the dominance of different parties over time.

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Evolution of American Political Parties: From Federalists to Divided Government

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  1. Chapter 5 Section 3

  2. Nation’s First Parties • Federalists Party- Alexander Hamilton. Wealthy elite. Strong national government. • Anti-Federalists- Thomas Jefferson. Common people. Limited role of the national government. Became the Democratic Party.

  3. First Party Era 1800-1860 • Time period of Democratic dominance. • For most of the era the Democrats had no opposition. • Democrats changed politics in the areas of voting rights, elected offices, and party appointments. • During this era the Republican Party arose from former Whigs and fragmented Democrats.

  4. Era of the Republicans 1860-1932 • The Republicans dominated the post Civil War period. • Democrats developed the identity of the little man.

  5. Return of the Democrats 1932-1968 • The Great Depression brought an end to Republican dominance. • FDR was the figure head that helped the Democrats gain support. New Deal.

  6. New Era • Nixon started the era off for the Republicans due to civil rights and Vietnam. • Carter brought the Democrats back after Watergate and poor economic conditions. • Reagan was able to bring the Republicans back into power due to a worsening economy and the Iranian hostage crisis.

  7. New Era • Clinton defeated Bush and gave the Democrats two terms. • GW Bush now holds office for the Republicans. • Time period of divided government.

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