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Federalist & Anti-Federalists
Federalists: party of rich and well born
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Early Democrats
Democrats dominated the government lasting until the Civil War. -
Creation of Republican Party
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Era of Republicans
After the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the civil war mark the beginning of 75 years of Republican Party supremacy. -
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Era of Democrats
The Depression causes a shift in the role of government. Democrats return to power, led by FDR. -
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Era of Divided Government
From 1968 until now, neither party consistently holds the presidency. Congress is often controlled by the opposing party.