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Enlighten the People: Jefferson and Political Parties

This guide directs to information on the formation of political parties, as well as Thomas Jefferson's allegiance to the Democratic-Republican Party and opposition to the Federalist Party.

1. Thomas Jefferson Portal

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  • Democratic-Republican Political Party and Thomas Jefferson
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  • Jefferson and political parties  

2. Founders Online

  • Democratic-Republican and Thomas Jefferson
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  • Thomas Jefferson and political parties

3. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

  • Thomas Jefferson’s opposition to the Federalists, 1810

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  • Creating the United States: Formation of Political Parties    
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