2. Question Why are minor league baseball teams important?

3. Minor Parties in the U.S. A. Ideological Parties: have particular set of beliefs 1. Social, economic, or political 2. Libertarian: emphasize individualism a. Less govt. control

4. Minor Parties in the U.S. B. Single-Issue Parties 1. Free-Soil: (before/during Civil War) opposed slavery 2. Know-Nothings: (1850’s) opposed Irish-Catholic immigration 3. Right 2 Life: anti-abortion

5. Minor Parties in the U.S. C. Economic Protest Parties 1. Proclaim disgust with major parties 2. Sectional: East v. West, North v. South

6. Minor Parties in the U.S. D. Splinter Parties: break off of major parties 1. Republicans: Bull Moose Progressive Party (T. Roosevelt) 2. Independent: Dixiecrats 3. Green Party: Ralph Nader

7. Why are Minor Parties Important? A. Started national conventions B. Spoiler Effect: pull votes away from major parties 1. Takes a stand on issues and forces major parties to as well