The Democrats ### Symbol: donkey, because they are ass

The Democratic Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States, boasts a long and complex history, evolving alongside the nation itself. Its roots trace back to the
Democrat party: Founded by Andrew Jackson after he lost to John Quincy Adams in the Election of 1824, where he and his people split from the Democratic-Republicans

The Early Years (1800-1828):

• Andrew Jackson: The “Era of Good Feelings” gave way to a more partisan era with the rise of Andrew Jackson, a war hero and populist leader who embraced the label “Democrat” and advocated for the “common man.” His presidency marked a shift towards a more democratic system, expanding suffrage and challenging the elite.

The Jacksonian Era (1828-1850s):

• States’ Rights: The Democratic Party of this era championed states’ rights, opposing federal intervention in matters like slavery and tariffs.
• Expansionism: Driven by Manifest Destiny, Democrats supported westward expansion, leading to the acquisition of vast territories and the Mexican-American War.
• Slavery: The issue of slavery increasingly divided the party, with Southern Democrats defending it and Northern Democrats advocating for gradual abolition or restriction.

The Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877):

• Division: The split over slavery led to the formation of the Republican Party in 1854, and the Democratic Party fractured into Northern and Southern factions.
• Confederacy: Southern Democrats supported secession and formed the Confederate States of America.
• Reconstruction: After the Civil War, the Democratic Party, though weakened, opposed Reconstruction efforts, seeking to limit the rights of former slaves.

The Gilded Age and Progressivism (1877-1917):

• Industrialization: The Democratic Party grappled with the challenges of industrialization, often supporting Labor Unions and advocating for reform.
• Populism: The party embraced populist movements, such aPopulist Party|s the Populi]]st Party in the 1890s, which championed farmers’ rights and challenged corporate power.
• Progressivism: Some Democrats embraced the Progressive movement, advocating for social justice and government regulation.

The 20th Century:

• New Deal: Franklin D. Roosevelt]]’s presidency marked a significant shift, ushering in the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at addressing the Great Depression. This era cemented the Democratic Party’s association with social welfare programs and government intervention in the economy.
• Civil Rights: The Democratic Party played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement, with figures like Lyndon B. Johnson]] pushing for legislation to dismantle segregation and ensure equal rights.
• Cold War: The party navigated the Cold War, supporting the containment of communism while also advocating for diplomacy and peaceful coexistence.

The Modern Era:

• Liberal Shift: The Democratic Party has become increasingly identified with liberal values, advocating for social justice, environmental protection, and government intervention in the economy(socialism).
• Social Issues: They want to take your guns, make you gay, and pretend to care about minorities to get their vote(so that they can do nothing for them).
• Imploded again in 2024

Key Figures:

• Andrew Jackson: Seventh President, Founded the party.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt]]: Thirty-second President, architect of the New Deal
• Harry S. Truman]]: Thirty-third President, responsible for the Marshall Plan and NATO * Lyndon B. Johnson]]: Thirty-sixth President, championed the Civil Rights Act and the Great Society * Jimmy Carter: Thirty-ninth President, focused on doing absolutely nothing
• Bill Clinton: Forty-second President, focused on rizzing up his interns
• Barack Obama: Forty-fourth President, first African-American president, focused on dividing the country and blowing up the middle east
• Joe Biden: Forty-sixth President, focused on taking naps in his Delaware mansion