History of Political Parties

Flashcards covering the history of political parties in the United States, focusing on key shifts and ideologies.

Centralized Government

Political parties associated with a federal government holding more power.

Decentralized Government

Political parties associated with states holding more power.

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

First political parties in the US, emerging during George Washington's presidency.

Federalists

Favored a strong federal government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Democratic-Republicans

Favored agriculture, states' rights, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Era of Good Feelings

Time period with only one major political party (Democratic-Republicans) after the War of 1812.

Federalist Party

Considered seceding from the U.S. during the War of 1812, leading to their demise.

National Republicans (Whig Party) and Democratic Party

Emerged with Andrew Jackson's presidency, splitting the Democratic-Republicans.

National Republicans/Whig Party

Similar to the Federalists, favoring manufacturing and industry, and opposing Jackson.

Democratic Party (Jacksonian Democrats)

Favored agriculture, states' rights, and opposed the American System.

Free Soil Movement

Wanted to prevent the expansion of slavery into the West.

Know-Nothing Party (American Party)

Anti-immigration, nativist attitudes.

Whig Party

Replaced by the Republican Party due to divisions over slavery.

New Republican Party

Arose in 1854, primarily as a free-soil party.

Republican Party (1896)

Wanted to maintain the gold standard in the late 19th century.

Democratic Party (1896)

Adopted the idea of bimetalism (gold and silver standard) from the Populist Party.

Imperialism (1898)

Influenced party platforms during the Fourth Party System (1890-1932).

Republican Party (Progressive Era)

Initially pro-business, but embraced some progressive ideas under presidents like Teddy Roosevelt.

Democratic Party (early 20th century)

Associated with segregation during the Fourth Party System.

Great Depression

Ended the Fourth Party System and led to a major realignment of political parties.

Fifth Party System (New Deal Era)

Began in 1932 with Democrats favoring government intervention in the economy.

African American Voters

Shifted towards the Democratic Party during the New Deal era.

Republican Party (post-1932)

Became focused on states' rights and limited government intervention.

Sixth Party System

Began in 1980, marked by a resurgence of conservatism and traditional social values.