America's Two-Party System

The video explores the evolution of the US political system, focusing on the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties. It begins with the emergence of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, leading to the rise of the Democratic-Republican party. The video then discusses the formation of the Democratic party and the emergence of various short-lived parties in the 1830s-1850s. The Republican party's foundation in 1854 to oppose slavery and its impact on the Civil War is highlighted. The video concludes with a discussion on the modern two-party system and its representation of American society.

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