Origin of Political Parties in United States
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Curipod generated lesson: "Origin of Political Parties in United States". #8-10
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1. Word cloud
30 seconds
In a few words, what is the origin of political parties in the United States?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Political parties in the United States began in the 1700s to help organize the government. The first major political parties were the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. The Federalists wanted a strong federal government, while the Democratic-Republicans wanted states to have more power.
The Origin of Political Parties in the United States
3. Slide
60 seconds
Federalist Party: The first major political party in the United States was the Federalist Party, which was founded by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams in 1791. It favored a strong federal government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Democratic-Republican Party: The Democratic-Republican Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in 1792 in opposition to the Federalists. It advocated states' rights, a strict interpretation of the Constitution and a limited role for the federal government. Whig Party: The Whig Party was founded in 1834 by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. This party was made up of both former Federalists and Democratic-Republicans and was in favor of a strong central government with a national banking system.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The first two political parties in the United States were the Federalist Party, founded by Alexander Hamilton, and the Democratic-Republican Party, founded by Thomas Jefferson. The first president of the United States, George Washington, supported the philosophies of the Federalist Party. He never officially joined the party The first African-American political party was the Colored National Labor Union, founded in 1869.
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5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were the two main political parties in the United States during the early 19th century?
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What were the two main reasons the first political parties emerged in the United States?
7. Poll
60 seconds
When did the first political parties in the United States form?
- 1776
- 1790
- 1800
- 1812
8. Poll
60 seconds
What was the name of the first political party in the United States?
- The Democratic Party
- The Republican Party
- The Whig Party
- The Federalist Party
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which political party was the first to nominate a female for the US Presidency?
- The Democratic Party
- The Republican Party
- The Whig Party
- The Federalist Party
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is NOT one of the two main political parties in the United States?
- The Democratic Party
- The Republican Party
- The Whig Party
- The Libertarian Party
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main ideological difference between the Democratic and Republican Parties?
- The Democratic Party believes in smaller government and more individual freedoms, while the Republican Party believes in larger government and fewer individual freedoms.
- The Democratic Party believes in larger government and more individual freedoms, while the Republican Party believes in smaller government and fewer individual freedoms.
- The Democratic Party believes in a strong national defense, while the Republican Party believes in a weak national defense.
- The Democratic Party believes in freedom of speech, while the Republican Party does not.
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