Appendix F: Political Parties in the United States

Political parties have shifted many times in 220 years of national politics. Even when parties have kept the same names for long periods, their issues, principles, demographics, and regional support all change over time.

Section Contents:

• Political Parties from 1788-1840
• Political Parties from 1820-1860
• Political Parties from 1870-1900
• Political Parties from 1896-1929