Who was the co-founder of the Democratic-Republican party?
1 Answer
The Democratic-Republican Party
Explanation:
The Democratic-Republican Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. This political faction operated from 1792-1828. The main purpose of this party was to firmly oppose any policies by the Federalists Party, which was run by none other than Alexander Hamilton! The party gained traction and was in power nationally from 1801-1825. Most historians agree that The Democratic-Republican Party was a preliminary to the modern Democratic Party.
During the George Washington administration, many former Anti-Federalists began to congregate to oppose Hamilton's policies. They adopted the name "Republican" because they were heavily influenced by the French Revolution. When war broke out between France and Britain in 1792, the Republican coalition sided with France and the Federalists sided with Britain, causing even more tension.
Transport to the election of 1824, The Democratic-Republican Party was split between the hotly contested election between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. The results of that election fractured the party. The party subsequently split into 2 groups. The National Republicans, who would later become the core of the Whig Party, which were led by Quincy Adams. The other side was organized by future president Martin Van Buren were called Jacksonian Democrats, or later, Democrats. They were led by Jackson himself. The Democratic Party was then established in 1844. The Republican Party wouldn't become established until 1854.
