Democratic Party (United States)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Democratic Party (United States) built?1828
2. What is Democratic Party (United States) known for?Affordable Care Act (2010)
3. What is the political spectrum?Center to center-left
4. What is the key demographic support?Urban voters, college graduates, African Americans, women, younger voters, LGBTQ+ individuals
5. What is the Democratic Party in the United States?It is a political club that helps decide how the country runs. It was founded in 1828 and is the world’s oldest active party.
6. Why did the Democratic Party split over slavery?In 1860, disagreements about slavery caused the party to divide into Northern and Southern groups.

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