American Presidents: Party power by Aashita Gupta

democratic control: early 1800s-1860s

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:19:20 UTC

Won 13/15 of the Presidential elections...truly an impressive feat

The end is just the beginning for the Federalist Party...oh wait nevermind (1824)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:20:44 UTC

Good politicians know when their careers have come to an end. Fortunately, so did the Federalist party.

Oh how the voting tides have turned....(1820s)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:22:47 UTC

Having trouble making money and can't afford land? Don't worry about it! Now white men could vote for a president despite not owning any land. Don't get too excited though, chances are that they still couldn't afford land even if the president changed!

High School Drama or Political Party drama? (1860)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:25:35 UTC

The Democratic party had a dramatic split due to opposing viewpoints on the Civil war, and ended up sending 2 candidates for the President of the United States. Unfortunately, both candidates dropped the ball, as they could not compare to Lincoln

republican control (1860-1932)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:26:48 UTC

Won 14/18 elections!

The Civil war (1860s)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:28:07 UTC

The civil war and all the turbulence it caused was the demise of the Democratic parties popularity at the time, as they were labeled traitors and the cause of the war

15th amendment (1870)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:29:05 UTC

The right to vote applied to men of color, and not just the white men

Industrial Revolution (1876-1900)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:30:11 UTC

With the rise of technology and the economy booming, the upper class wealthy citizens were in full support of the Republican party.

the great depression (1928-1932)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:31:21 UTC

Living up to its name, this was a turbulent time for America, with poverty and homelessness on the rise due to the failing economy.

Democratic party makes a return (1932-1968)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:32:11 UTC

Won 7/9 elections

the new deal (1932-1938)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:33:14 UTC

FDR's new deal created a majority of the welfare aid programs in America, allowing the nation to slowly rise back post-great depression

World War II (1939-1945)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:34:09 UTC

The US citizens saw the government's involvements, and most importantly, triumphs in this war as an ideal American trait

Civil Rights Movement (1960s)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:35:24 UTC

With leaders such as MLK at its helm, and the ratification of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act, minorities were finally able to gain their basic voting rights as American Citizens.

The War On Poverty (1964)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:36:20 UTC

Exactly as the title suggests, LBJ decided to further aid American citizens to get back on their feet by expanding the welfare programs.

The Vietnam War (1960s)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:37:21 UTC

This was the war that opened America's eyes to the horrors of the war and America's complacency, leading to a major shift in political power

Republican Control again (1968-2008)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:37:52 UTC

Won 7/11 elections

Backlash against Civil Rights (1960s) and War on Poverty (1964)

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:40:33 UTC

Despite the American government's rampant involvement in the Vietnam war, America was equally split on a different issue entirely. The south was not a fan of the Civil Rights act, and the fight for equality was not an easy one. Meanwhile, some citizens thought that LBJ's war on Poverty was an over-extension of the government's aid.

Cold War-War on Terror

24agupta6 — 2024-03-05 01:41:43 UTC

From Mccarthyism to 9/11, this was a time of fear, confusion, and Terror amongst Americans, sparking intense patriotism and nationalism.