American Major Parties Research Paper

History of the American Major Parties Democrats vs. Republicans There are two major parties in America which are known as the Democrats and republicans. Both political parties have been around for more than 200 years and each party has a history of how they were founded. During 1781 and 1801 was the Anti-Federalists vs. Federalists era. During that time, the ratifying of the Constitution was drafted by the framers meeting in convention in Philadelphia in 1787 (Green Papers: History). The supporters of the Constitution were the Federalists which was led by John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and the ones who opposed the Constitution were the Anti-Federalists which was led by Patrick Henry and George Mason.

The first political party in the United States was called the “ The Federalists Party” upon the support Alexander Hamilton rise of a national government. During the start of the 21st congress, which was when President Andrew Jackson was inaugurated in the presidential office, two new major parties were founded, Democratic Republicans and the National Republicans (Green papers). In 1796, after leaving office, former president George Washington warned the American people about the “Faction” of the political parties. Therefore, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton held the

The Democratic Republican received support from planters, artisans and farmers (www.scholastic.com). These Americans wanted to limit the federal government power and leave the power in local and state government hands. On March 4 1833, President Andrew Jackson was being inaugurated into office during the start off the 23rd congress. President Jackson changed the name from Democratic Republicans and was now becoming just the “Democrats”. This party kept the name ever since. Andrew Jackson had great support from the south and