In Modern times , American politics are very contentious and are disputed often and publicly. In 1700’s and 1800’s the country was divided from a political standpoint, much like it is today. On one half of the country you had the democratic southern farmers and in the north you had the republican industrial. Theses group were divided on the countries most controversial issues. The democrats were rooted in the slave trade, believed in a “strict” interpretation of the constitution and Nullifcation, and also want to secede for the union for unfair texting. The Republicans rooted in the industry and bisness, want to end slavery and have equal right for African Americans, believe in a “losse” interpretation of the constitution as long as it was