Political Parties Timeline
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Updated: 28 Oct 2017
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Created byBaldemar Ruiz
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Democratic-Republican
(1791-1825)
This party, founded by Thomas Jefferson, was a
big impact in the south at the time. They
believed that the government should
have a co-rulership, state and national.Federalists
(1792)-(1814)
The Federalist party, founded by Alexander
Hamilton, was one of two major parties.
They believed the government should be
rule by the elite.Democratic
(1828-Present)
Andrew Jackson was the modern founder
of this party. It origins were based on the
Democratic-Republican party.Republican
(1854-Present)
This party was founded by Abraham Lincoln. This
party tends to be more conservative than others.
In favor of things like less government spendingLibertarian
(1971-Present)
The founder is David Nolan. Their Chairman
is Geoff Neale. The Libertarians are strongly
against government interfere in personal, family,
business decisions.Constitution
(1992-Present)
Their mission is to limit the federal
government to their delegated Constitutional
functions. Their 1996 candidate, for the presidential
election, became one of the top runners.Whig
(1833-1860)
This party was in opposition of President Andrew Jackson. they favored
tariffs and national banking. The deaths of Henry Clay and Daniel
Webster cuased the party to weaken and, eventually, end.Communist Party USA
(1919-Present)
They take on the ideas of Communism and are followers
of the Marxist group. They strive a world that is perfect and
equal.People's (or Populist) Party
(1891-1908)
This became a major party from the years 1892 to 1896.
Their goals were to stop the free coinage of silver and
abolish the national banksGreen Party
(1984-Present)
Founded by Howie Hawkins. They became popular back
in April of 2001. The strive for four keys ideas: Peace and
Non-Violence, Ecological Wisdom, Grassroots Democracy, and Social Justice.
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