PPT-American Politics in the 1790’s

Federalists Versus DemocraticRepublicans Growth of Political Parties Who were the leaders What were the issues THE ELECTION OF 1796 Vice President John Adams left against former Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson right former friends now turned bitter political enemies. Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . graphy. Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . At first glance, American politics is complicated and complex, but upon further examination, everything that happens in the American political process has a logical and often simple explanation. . Why Do We Have a Government?. The American People. The Immigrant Society. United States is a nation of immigrants.. Three waves of Immigration:. Northwestern Europeans (prior to late 19. th. Century). Southern and eastern Europeans (late 19. Ali C. Monroe. History of Television and Politics. Television was introduced in America in 1940 and soon after substituted the radio as the main source of information (Noble, 211). . The television has changed the way we see politics and politicians and this all started in the 1950s. . Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . graphy. Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . graphy. Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). Auto bio . 1607-1790. Jamestown, VA founded in 1607. First permanent English colony. 1790-1882. Naturalization Act of 1790. First US immigration law. 1882-1965. Chinese Exclusion Act (1882). First US immigration restriction. Creating a Distinctive American Culture in the 18. th. Century. Making Sense of 18. th. Century American Politics. Inheritance of British ideology about government. Divergence: The Nature of American politics. George Washington . elected president unanimously – took office 1789. Government began on harmonious note but party politics already emerging in states. Constitution did not address political parties (election). The Capitalist Commonwealth. Banks, Manufacturing, and Markets. French Revolution triggered huge American profits. John Jacob Astor (fur) and Robert Oliver (merchant) became the nation’s first millionaires. Chapter 9 Review Video. Jacksonian. America. The Rise of Mass Politics. Age . of Jackson??. More Americans (white males) participated in politics. Property requirements and taxpaying requirements disappeared in many states. What does it mean to be an American today?. Learning Outcomes. To understand the values, beliefs and culture identified with being “American”. To understand the content and assessment of the US politics A-level unit. 1 https://kirasanbonmatsu.squarespace.com 2 Sanbonmatsu, Kira. 2002. mocrats, Republicans, and the Politics of Women’s PlaceAnn Arbor:University of Michigan Press. Peer Reviewed ArticlesMatos, Ya C B. Research Question. What has caused the political polarization we see today: where did it come from and who caused it?. Introduction. Over the past half-century our politics have become increasingly more polarized.