1st American Party System
1796 to 1816 (jan 1, 1796 – nov 30, 1816)
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The election of 1796 was the first time in American history where people ran for office in political parties. The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged. The names of their political parties related to their ideals. This first party system was the foundation for politics today.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/19c.asp
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The image represents Jefferson's views as a Democratic-Republican in terms of education and the necessity of it. That is why the image shows people reading books, conversing with others, and playing musical instruments.
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