The two party system began to emerge during the ratification of the constitution in 1824, shortly before the Civil War.
The two party system began to emerge during the ratification of the constitution in 1824, shortly before the Civil War.
The begining of the American two party system can be traced to the battle over the raticication of the Constitution
the practice of Americans voting for a particular party along ethnic and religious lines began to emerge. Henretta, pg. 308.
From the very start there were two thoughts of how government should be and these developed into political parties. Through the years they have changed names, and changed ideas about government.
northern merchants
The Populist party
The Populist party
In the 18th Century.
the populist party
Democratic party
early 18th century
The two-party system