Democrats

Question 1

origins:

Answer 1

-formed in 1820s
-historically a pro-slavery and segregation party with lots of support in the south
-party then began to shift ideologically
-FDR’s new deal (1930s) lost the south for the democrats as Democrats now opposed segregation
-they then began to dominate the north and the coasts

Question 2

general policies:

Answer 2

-higher taxes
-big government
-welfare programs e.g. obamacare
-green energy policies e.g. biden

Question 3

ideologies:

Answer 3

-classical liberalism e.g. reagan
-social liberalism e.g. FDR’s new deal