Formation of the Democratic Party

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

• The abolition movement

• The election of Andrew Jackson as president

• The use of protective tariffs

• The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

What year was the Democratic Party officially founded?

• 1828

• 1854

• 1792

• 1800

Who was the first President of the United States from the Democratic Party?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which political figure is often credited with founding the Democratic Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• James K. Polk

What was the original name of the Democratic Party?

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

Which event in the 1820s led to the formation of the Democratic Party?

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Corrupt Bargain

• The War of 1812

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was a key issue that the early Democratic Party supported?

• States' rights

• Abolition of slavery

• High tariffs

• Centralized banking

Which U.S. President's election marked the rise of the Democratic Party as a major political force?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• William Henry Harrison

• Zachary Taylor

What symbol is commonly associated with the Democratic Party?

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Eagle

• Lion

Which political party was the main rival of the Democratic Party in the mid-19th century?

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party