American Political Ideologies and Movements

The video explores the evolution of American political ideologies, starting from the distinctiveness of American ideology from its British roots. It discusses the emergence of two schools of thought: Federalism, led by Hamilton, and Anti-Federalism, led by Jefferson. The video covers the transition from a confederation to a federal system, the rise of Jacksonian democracy, the formation of the Whig Party, and the Civil War's impact on political dynamics. It concludes with the evolution of ideologies into neoconservatism, neoliberalism, and paleoconservatism, highlighting the ongoing changes in American political thought.

Which two figures are associated with the initial American ideological schools of thought?

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

What was the main goal of the Federalist ideology?

• To establish a monarchy in America

• To maintain a loose confederation of states

• To centralize government power under a strong executive

• To promote agrarianism and state supremacy

Which political party emerged as a response to Andrew Jackson's Democratic Party?

• The Anti-Masonic Party

• The Federalist Party

• The Whig Party

• The Republican Party

What was a key characteristic of Jeffersonianism?

• Favoring a powerful executive over Congress

• Promotion of industrialization and modernization

• Advocacy for agrarianism and state supremacy

• Support for a strong centralized government

Which movement aimed to alleviate social ills and raise the American standard of living?

• Jacksonianism

• Federalism

• Neoconservatism

• Progressivism

What was the primary focus of the Progressive Movement?

• Expansion of agrarianism

• Promotion of meritocracy and reform

• Advocacy for a return to monarchy

• Support for isolationism

Which ideology combined elements of social liberalism and neoconservatism in the 20th century?

• Neoliberalism

• Paleoconservatism

• Libertarianism

• Progressivism

What was a key promise of neoconservatism to the Dixiecrats?

• Promotion of socialism

• Isolationism from foreign affairs

• Small government and states' rights

• Support for agrarianism

Which political ideology emphasized personal freedom and globalization?

• Neoliberalism

• Progressivism

• Neoconservatism

• Paleoconservatism

What led to the resurgence of paleoconservative support in recent years?

• The rise of socialism

• A return to agrarian values

• Increased domestic troubles and global superpower status

• The collapse of the Democratic Party