Section 8
The History of Political Parties
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The First Political Parties: Federalists and Anti-Federalists
The winning supporters of ratification of the Constitution were called Federalists, the opponents were called Anti-Federalists.
Political Parties from 1800–1824
The First Party System refers to political party system existing in the United States between roughly 1792 and 1824.
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Jacksonian Democrats: 1824–1860
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson.
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The Golden Age: 1860–1932
Despite outward indicators of prosperity, the Gilded Age (late 1860s to 1896) was an era characterized by turmoil and political contention.
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The Modern Era of Political Parties
Modern politics in the United States is a two-party system dominated by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.