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The Rise of Popular Democracy and the Emergence of Political Parties

Explore the emergence of political parties in the 1790s-1824, their role in shaping democracy, and the changing methods of choosing presidential electors. Learn about the viewpoints of Madison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Martin van Buren on the necessity and impact of parties. (500 characters)

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The Rise of Popular Democracy and the Emergence of Political Parties

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  1. The Rise of Popular Democracy and the Emergence of Political Parties 1790s - 1824

  2. Pre-Revolution View of Political Parties – Parties are evils • and the only proper Party is one that eliminates all Parties. • 2. Madison (also Jefferson & Monroe) – Sores on the Body • Politic -- Parties are the Price one Pays for Liberty; • they can be checked but not eliminated. Unanimity was the • ideal! • 3. Martin van Buren – Parties are Inevitable and Good!

  3. States – 1790, 13; 1796, 16; 1821, 24. • Between 1810 – 1820 six new states entered • the Union and all dropped property • qualifications for voting. • This put pressure on the remaining older • states to follow suit.

  4. Method of Choosing Presidential Electors – 1800 only 2 states by popular vote; 1824, 18 of 24 States by popular vote; 1828, 22 of 24 States by popular vote (only DE and SC held out); 1832 all 24 States by popular vote. • Turnout – 1824, 324,000 votes 25% turnout; 1828, 1,100,000 votes, 58-60% turnout.

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