Discuss the Emergence of the Two-Party System

question 39

Essay

Discuss the emergence of the two-party system.Was this political system inevitable for America? Why or why not? Why were multiple parties unable to endure? Which parties seem to have lasting power in the 1820s to 1840 and why?

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goals

Goals that are important enough to require the cooperation of two or more individuals or groups to achieve.

Compromise

An agreement or a settlement of a dispute reached by each side making concessions, often regarded as an effective way to resolve conflicts.

Smoothing

A statistical method applied to data or signals to reduce variability or noise, helping in revealing underlying trends or patterns.

Forcing

A conflict resolution strategy where one party asserts their viewpoint at the expense of another.