Political Parties & The History of the U.S. Two-Party System
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What is a political party?
What is a political party?
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Who can join a political party?
Who can join a political party?
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_______ was the ninth to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788?
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The U.S. government officially began on _______ , under the Constitution?
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The _______ founded in 1792 by _______ to fight against _______ for the passing of the _______ of Rights.
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What was the Federalist Party known for?
What was the Federalist Party known for?
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Match the year to its event regarding the Democratic-Republican Party.
Match the year to its event regarding the Democratic-Republican Party.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
1800 | arrow_right_alt | Thomas Jefferson elected as first Democratic-Republican President. |
1808 | arrow_right_alt | James Madison elected President after Jefferson. |
1798 | arrow_right_alt | Party of the 'common man' established. |
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Match the President to their contributions or actions.
Match the President to their contributions or actions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Thomas Jefferson | arrow_right_alt | Strengthened armed forces during War of 1812. |
Democratic-Republicans | arrow_right_alt | Served two terms in office. |
James Madison | arrow_right_alt | Supported the common man's interests. |
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Match the President with their political party affiliation.
Match the President with their political party affiliation.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
1798 establishment | arrow_right_alt | Involved the Democratic-Republican Party. |
James Madison | arrow_right_alt | Democratic-Republican Party. |
Thomas Jefferson | arrow_right_alt | Democratic-Republican Party. |
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Match the event with the historical significance.
Match the event with the historical significance.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Establishment in 1798 | arrow_right_alt | Marked party's representation of the common man. |
Madison's presidency | arrow_right_alt | Important for national security. |
1800 election | arrow_right_alt | First peaceful transfer of power. |
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Match U.S. presidents with their terms in office.
Match U.S. presidents with their terms in office.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Andrew Jackson | arrow_right_alt | 1824 |
James Monroe | arrow_right_alt | 1828 |
John Quincy Adams | arrow_right_alt | 1816 |
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Match historical events with their associated terms.
Match historical events with their associated terms.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Era of Good Feeling | arrow_right_alt | Democratic-Republicans |
4-way split | arrow_right_alt | Democratic-Republican Party |
national convention | arrow_right_alt | party platform |
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Match political parties with their characteristics.
Match political parties with their characteristics.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Democratic-Republicans | arrow_right_alt | supporters of Andrew Jackson |
Jacksonian Democrats | arrow_right_alt | resulted in division in party |
factional split | arrow_right_alt | little opposition during presidency |
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Match terms with their definitions.
Match terms with their definitions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
national convention | arrow_right_alt | gathering for party decisions |
4-way split | arrow_right_alt | division within a political party |
party platform | arrow_right_alt | set of party beliefs and goals |
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Match the year with the event.
Match the year with the event.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Democratic National Committee established | arrow_right_alt | 1848 |
Party name changed to Democratic | arrow_right_alt | 1844 |
Democratic-Republicans hold first convention | arrow_right_alt | 1832 |
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Match the event with its significance.
Match the event with its significance.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Promotes democratic cause | arrow_right_alt | Democratic Party |
Andrew Jackson nominated President | arrow_right_alt | Democratic National Committee |
Simplified party's name | arrow_right_alt | First National Convention |
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Match the organization with its description.
Match the organization with its description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Held by the Democratic-Republicans | arrow_right_alt | Democratic Party |
Simplifies party's identity | arrow_right_alt | Democratic National Committee |
First running political organization | arrow_right_alt | First National Convention |
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Match the year with its detail.
Match the year with its detail.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Establishment of DNC | arrow_right_alt | 1848 |
Second term for Jackson | arrow_right_alt | 1832 |
Convention reforms party name | arrow_right_alt | 1844 |
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What slogan emphasized the Republican Party's focus in the 1850s?
What slogan emphasized the Republican Party's focus in the 1850s?
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Who did the Republican Party nominate in 1856?
Who did the Republican Party nominate in 1856?
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What year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidency?
What year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidency?
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What party began as a reaction to the Democratic Party?
What party began as a reaction to the Democratic Party?
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Match the political party with its core belief.
Match the political party with its core belief.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Federalist | arrow_right_alt | Promoted a strong central government |
Republican | arrow_right_alt | Opposed support of slavery |
Democratic-Republican | arrow_right_alt | Opposed Federalist policies |
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Match the political party with its time period.
Match the political party with its time period.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Whig | arrow_right_alt | 1832-Present |
Democratic | arrow_right_alt | 1828-1836 |
National Republican | arrow_right_alt | 1834-1864 |
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Match the political party with its origin.
Match the political party with its origin.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Democratic-Republican | arrow_right_alt | Opposed Democratic Party's views |
National Republican | arrow_right_alt | Formed in response to Federalists |
Republican | arrow_right_alt | Split from Democratic-Republican Party |
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Match each political party with its notable figure.
Match each political party with its notable figure.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Democratic | arrow_right_alt | Strong central government advocate |
Whig | arrow_right_alt | Andrew Jackson |
Federalist | arrow_right_alt | Critics of Andrew Jackson |