University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Hayes: Campaigns and Elections
Read this very thorough discussion of the nomination process for the candidates for both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the election of 1876. In addition, the explanation of the eventual outcome of the disputed election is very...
Harp Week
The Presidential Elections: 1884 Cleveland v. Blaine: Cartoons
Political cartoons add a great deal of context to events. These cartoons from Harper's Weekly, covering the election of 1884, are organized by topic ranging from the Republican and Democratic nominations, to cartoons about the issues, to...
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1896 Mc Kinley v. Bryan
A three-page look at the campaign and election of 1896 in which William McKinley, the Republican candidate, ran against Wiliam Jennings Bryan, the Democratic candidate. Read about the nominating conventions, the platforms, and the...
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1904 Roosevelt v. Parker
Examines Theodore Roosevelt's role as chief executive after President McKinley's assassination in 1901, his policies during that time, his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidential election, the Democratic...
Other
Economic History Services: The Fordney Mc Cumber Tariff of 1922
A lengthy explanation of the Fordney-McCumber Tariff of 1922 and its precursor. Find out about the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans about the necessity of the tariff, how it affected international relations, and how it...
iCivics
I Civics: Party Systems
Use this mini-activity to show your students that there are lots of different political party systems around the world besides Democrats and Republicans.
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1916
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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1940
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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1972
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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1976
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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1976
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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1996
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
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Guide to American Political Parties
Complete directory of the political parties that are active in the United States. Links to each party's website are included along with a brief overview of each one with major players.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
US National Archives
Our Documents: The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Congress in 1798 because of feared war with France. This engaging page gives you the opportunity to see a complete copy of the original document and also gives links to a typed transcript,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 2008 Election Map of Primaries
Great interactive map that shows primary and caucus results for the 2008 Presidential election plus House, Senate, and Governor elections. Click on a state for up to date news stories.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Thomas Jefferson the Revolution of 1800
This is a teacher site, with lesson objectives and plans, but it contains very good information and ideas to stimulate thought and understanding. It explains the technicalities of the election of 1800 and the peaceful transfer of power...
Harp Week
Presidential Electons: 1912 Wilson v. Roosevelt v. Taft: Overview
The presidential elections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were filled with drama from third parties, to a once defeated president running again and being elected, to a former president changing parties and running again. The...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Party On: Political Parties in America
This tutorial examines the political parties in the United States. It looks at the two main parties, third parties, and independents. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief
A good look at John Adams as president and the struggles he had both domestically and in foreign affairs. Read about how he kept America out of war and his political isolation because of his hard-held beliefs.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
University of Pennsylvania
Project Gutenberg.: Memoirs of Aaron Burr, With Correspondence
Project Gutenberg offers the complete text of Aaron Burr's correspondence online in plain text format.
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