1. Chapter 8 Section 2: The Birth of Political Parties
Political Party Flyer
Chapter 8 Section 2:
The Birth of Political Parties

2. Set Questions: What is a political party?
What are the two most popular parties today in U.S. politics?
Who are the leaders of these two parties?
Do you know some things each of these parties stand for?

3. Political Party Poster
You are each going to create a poster to urge the public to support the party you choose, either the Republicans or the Federalists.

4. Be sure to include the following:
At least 1 picture or symbol (2 pts.)
Their stance on 4 topics (4 pts.)
Who the leader is (1 pt.)
Short slogan as to why they are the better choice for the country. (3 pts.)
Be Creative and make the project visually appealing! (4 pts.)
Use page 291 for information about the two political parties
Total: 14 points

5. Closing Activity
Do the two political parties we talked about today have anything in common with the political parties we have in today’s U.S. politics?
Do you think political parties are good or bad for our country? Explain your reasoning in three complete sentences.