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Federalist Party

Wanted a powerful central government and a regulated banking system, led by key figures such as Alexander Hamilton and John Adams.

Democratic-Republican Party

Led by Thomas Jefferson, this party argued for states' rights and a limited federal government in response to the power of bankers and businessmen.

Antebellum Era

Period from 1828 to 1864 characterized by the emergence of Republican and Democratic Parties and issues of slavery and secession.

Modern Democratic Party

Began with Andrew Jackson, advocating for strong presidential power and state decisions on slavery.

Whig Party

Opposed Jackson, supported a national bank and improvements, but split over slavery issues.

Republican Party

Formed to oppose the expansion of slavery, gaining prominence in the 1856 election with John C. Fremont.

Anti-Masonic Party

Founded to remove Freemasons from politics, active from 1827 to 1836.

Liberty Party

The first anti-slavery party, encouraging members to support the Free Soil Party by 1848.

Free Soil Party

Opposed the expansion of slavery into the west, declining after the Compromise of 1850.

Constitutional Union Party

Focused on upholding the Constitution and preventing secession with little influence.

Know-Nothing Party

An anti-immigrant party founded in 1845, aiming to limit Irish immigration.

Greenback-Labor Party

Advocated for printing money not based on precious metals, disappeared by 1884.

Progressive Party

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt, advocating reforms in tariffs, voting rights, and business regulation.

People’s Party

Farmers' party advocating for increased money supply and direct government relations, faded after Bryant's election.

Socialist Party

Influential in the early 20th century, fragmented between reform and revolutionary ideologies.

Era of Liberalism

Period from 1933 to the present, with the Democratic Party aligning with economic liberalism and the Republican Party moving towards conservatism.

Libertarian Party

Stands for individual freedom and a no-interventionist federal government.

Reform Party

Led by Ross Perot, opposing NAFTA and focusing on national debt issues.