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2-Party System

The Nation’s First Parties Federalists: first to appear; party of the rich; supported constitution

The Nation’s First Parties Anti-Federalists- T.J., more sympathetic to the “common man”

4 Major Eras Era of Democrats (1800-1860) Thomas Jefferson until Civil War

Era of Democrats Jacksonian Democracy: small farmers, slave holders Voting rights for all white males Huge increase in # of elected offices Spread of spoils system

Era of Democrats Whig Party- big business ** Slavery split both major parties

Era of Democrats Republican Party rises up – Lincoln 1st in 1860

Republicans (1860-1932) Supported by big business, farmers, laborers Wilson splits vote

Return of the Democrats (1932-1968) FDR Shift in role of govt. Eisenhower- war hero changed in ’50’s

Start of New Era Nixon- Vietnam & Watergate Ford- Scandal Carter- (Dem.) bad economy, crisis

Alter foreign & domestic policies Start of New Era Alter foreign & domestic policies Reagan Bush Sr. Clinton- Surplus but impeached

Start of New Era George Bush- lost popular vote but won electoral (2000) Obama- domestic & foreign policy

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