Political Party Changes and Adaptations Graphic Organizer
Guides students through the timeline of political party changes, encouraging them to explain the reasons behind any adaptations or shifts in the party's structure or platform.
Objective:
- I can identify why and how political parties change and adapt.
Directions: Use the timeline to fill out the graphic organizer. Be sure to explain why any changes or adaptations to a political party were made.
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Political Party |
When did the political party form? (can be a date range or approximation) |
Why did the political party form? What were their main ideologies? |
What were major changes in the political party’s ideology or platform? Why did these changes occur? |
What significant events shaped the views of the political party? |
If the political party is no longer active, when did it end and why? |
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Example Federalist Party |
About 1792 |
The Federalist Party formed to support a strong national government, a robust financial system, and closer ties with Britain. They believed that a strong central government was essential for economic stability and national security. |
The Federalist Party’s platform remained relatively consistent, focusing on a strong central government and financial stability. Internal divisions and regional differences contributed to the party’s decline. |
Ratification of the Constitution (1787-1788) and the Bill of Rights (1791), the first U.S. Congress (1789), Election of 1788, Election of 1796 (John Adams elected), Election of 1800 (Thomas Jefferson elected). |
The Federalist Party effectively dissolved by 1824. The party’s opposition to the War of 1812 and internal conflicts led to its decline. Many members joined the Republican Party, and after the “Era of Good Feelings,” internal divisions within the Republican Party led to the formation of new parties. |
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