International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Party, Oh Party, Beloved Party
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Party, oh Party, beloved Party" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Zheng Nian, 1991.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Politics in Gilded Age 1870 1900: Farmers' Revolt in the Populist Era
Learn about the development of the farmers' protest movement in the 19th century, and how it evolved into a political movement.
Other
Austin Community Coll.: Populism & Political Realignment
Austin Community College provides a scholarly analysis of the characteristics, demands, and obstacles faced by the Populists. Discusses the impact of Populist politics on the 1894-96 elections and on the Republican and Democrat parties.
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Lost World of Gilded Age Politics
This extensive look at politics between 1876 and 1896 describes how the Republican Party functioned during this time and how the excesses in politics resulted in reform and the next era in politics, the Progressive Era. A very...
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: The Gold National Democratic Party
This resource for Political Cartoons addresses the Democratic Party that could not stomach their party's new silver platform and the nomination of William Jennings Bryan.
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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University of Delaware: Dept. Of Political Science: The Contract With America
Newt Gingrich, as House Minority Whip, architect of the Contract With America, hoped to make the Republican Party more relevant in the 1990s. Find the text of the contract here including background material of why it was put forward.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Politics in Gilded Age 1870 1900: Social and Labor Unrest in the 1890s
Learn about the factors that helped the Populist Party gain followers and what caused it to lose them after the 1896 presidential election.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: Urban Political Leaders: 1800s Early 1900s
Gives a description of political machines and their three parts that make up the machines. Also discusses what these political machines did and talks of their decline in the 20th century.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Vietnam: Government
This comprehensive look at the government of Vietnam, its structure and politics is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Hyperlinks to other articles on the government.
Columbia University
Cu: What Did the Direct Primary Do to Party Loyalty in Congress? [Pdf]
This scholarly paper examines the relationship between the adoption of the direct primary and its effect on party loyalty in Congress. Because individual states adopted the direct primary before the 17th amendment was adopted, the...
Vassar College
Vassar College: Democratic Party Platform, July 9, 1896
This "1896, A Website for Political Cartoons" site provides text of the actual platform stating the Democratic stand on "The Money Question." of 1896.
Curated OER
Statement by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Identifying Members of His Political Party
View the statement by Sir Wilfrid Laurier identifying members of his political party.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Federalists
Fun facts and an overview of the Federalists, the first American political party and formed by Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, John Adams, and Gouverneur Morris.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Republican Philadelphia
Philadelphia today leans to the Democratic ticket in most elections. This website, ushistory.org, is completely nonpolitical, but it offers resources for right-leaning visitors to feel right at home when visiting.
Other
A Brief History of the Two Party System
This site is a web-article on the brief history of the two party system.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Democratic Platform Cautiously Balances Diverse Party Opinions
Article suggests the broad and seemingly contradictory statements in the 1996 Democratic Party Platform result in a "middle of the road" or "centrist" document. (August 27, 1996 - Op ed)
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Young Liberals of Canada
Political parties in Canada have a separate membership category for young people. Traditionally young people between the ages of 16-30 years old are members of the Youth wing. Lower fees for membership and activities targeted for the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: So You Want to Be President?
This project-based learning project extends classroom learning with a variety of multimedia tools to conduct an engaging election campaign for the Presidency. Students form political parties, write a platform, and conduct a campaign for...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: Government
A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Bloc Quebecois
Presents the formation of the Bloc Quebecois and how this new political party would influence Canadian politics.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Moldova: Government
Read about the government of Moldova and its political parties and problems with the territory of Transnistria. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Lebanon, Path of Democracy [Pdf]
After the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Lebanon is faced with rebuilding its political structure. Unfortunately the nature of political parties in Lebanon could lead to a power vacuum. This Carnegie paper was written in 2006.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Electoral Process
Overview of the election process from the role of political parties in nominating candidates for office to the general election.
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