Issues
Why did the Democratic Party fall apart?
because of slavery right before the Civil War
the Democrats mainly stayed powerful in the South, which was nicknamed?
SOLID SOUTH
The goal of this era was to look out for the farmers and state rights
Jacksonian Era (1820-1880)
Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the founding of the modern Democratic Party in the 1820s and 1830s?
Andrew Jackson
The two words used to describe the ideas of a national bank and high tariffs, indicating the party's distaste for them.
What is "too stuffy?"
Democrats in the __strongly supported or were fine with slavery
South
This party wanted to help workers who were being crushed by big companies.
The Democratic Party
what was the goal of the Progressive era
The goal was to improve the rights of the urban poor
What is the traditional animal symbol of the Democratic Party?
A donkey.
This financial institution was explicitly opposed by the party's early platform.
What is a national bank?
Because the party couldn't agree and split into___ groups
Two
The Democrats started supporting rules that protected people’s jobs.
Federal job rules
the era of a severe economic downturn that resulted in high unemployment, bank failures, and a sharp drop in industrial and farm output
Great depression era
True or false: The Democratic Party is one of the oldest political parties still in existence in the world.
True
This item was subject to high tariffs that the party opposed.
What are imported goods?
What election was messed up due to the democratic party splitting?
1860's
The Democrats supported letting this group of people vote for the first time.
Women
When did the civil rights era occur
1950s-1970s
What is the Democratic Party well-known for?
Standing up for equality, wanting a strong federal government, and supporting welfare programs.
The type of import tax on goods that the party was "not fans of."
What are high tariffs?
Because the party couldn't agree and split into two groups, this huge fight allowed which president to win?
Abraham Lincoln
This man helped the Democrats support new progressive ideas.
William Jennings Bryan
The goal of the modern era is the pursuit of progress through rationalism and science, aiming for continuous improvement in human living conditions, political freedom, and technological capability.
Modern era (1970 to present)
Which Democratic President championed the 'Great Society' programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, in the 1960s?
Lyndon B.Johnson
The two major policy positions the party opposed in its early days.
What are a national bank and high tariffs?