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The first American party system: A documentary timeline of important events (1787-1800)

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A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Social Studies

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In this EDSITEment lesson students explore the timeline of events leading to the development of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. This lesson is part of a three-lesson unit where students read the philosophical and policy statements of Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, and others to better understand the nature and positions of the first political parties in the United States. This lesson incorporates primary source material from EDSITEment-reviewed websites.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 10

  • Goal 1: The learner will investigate the foundations of the American political system and explore basic values and principles of American democracy.
    • Objective 1.01: Describe how geographic diversity influenced economic, social, and political life in colonial North America.
    • Objective 1.02: Trace and analyze the development of ideas about self-government in British North America.
    • Objective 1.06: Compare viewpoints about government in the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist Papers.

Grade 11–12 — American Government

  • Goal 1: The learner will identify the basic foundations of the American political system and assess major changes that have occurred.
    • Objective 1.01: Recognize important European influences on the development of the American governmental system.
  • Goal 3: The learner will examine the role and analyze the influence of political parties in the American political process.
    • Objective 3.01: Explore the early development of political parties and their impact on political parties today.
    • Objective 3.02: Examine the two-party system.

Grade 11–12 — United States History

  • Goal 1: The New Nation (1789-1820) - The learner will identify, investigate, and assess the effectiveness of the institutions of the emerging republic.
    • Objective 1.01: Identify the major domestic issues and conflicts experienced by the nation during the Federalist Period.
    • Objective 1.03: Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France, and other nations.

Grade 9

  • Goal 4: Revolution and Nationalism - The learner will assess the causes and effects of movements seeking change, and will evaluate the sources and consequences of nationalism.
    • Objective 4.02: Describe the changes in economies and political control in nineteenth century Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.