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The first organized party in America was made up of the followers of Jefferson, who, starting in the 1790s, called themselves Republicans (or Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans). Hamilton and those who opposed Jefferson, kept the name Federalist. Jefferson's Republican Party has no ties to the current Republican Party. In fact, the current Democratic Party considerers Jefferson and Andrew Jackson as the founders of their party.
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What party was President George Washington a member of?
Political parties like we have today did not exist back when George Washington was in charge. He didn't belong to a political party. In fact in his farewell speech in 1796 he warned against political parties.
What did Washington warn the US against in his farewell address?
Washington warned against all political factions (political parties).
What types of issues most concerned black political leaders and what were the results of their attempts to change America?
As you can read in any history book the Emancipation Proclamation was signed January 1st 1863. Black political leaders achieved equality and abolished slavery.
What amendment lets the Americans disagree with the criticize government officials?
1st amendment ; Religious & Political freedom
What was the 1st American colony to abolish slavery?
The first American colony to abolish slavery was Vermont. Vermont abolished slavery in 1777 and after this the abolish movement spread.
