Third Parties

Question 1

Free Soil

Answer 1

From 1848-1854, this party advocated no slavery in the new territories.

Question 2

Anti-Masons

Answer 2

Active in the 1820s and 1830s, this was considered to be the first American third party.

Question 3

Liberty

Answer 3

From 1840-1848, this party advocated the abolition of slavery.

Question 4

Know Nothing or American

Answer 4

Formed a secret society in the 1850s, this party schemed against immigrants and Catholics.

Question 5

Greenback

Answer 5

From 1876 to 1884, this party stressed the rights of women to vote and wanted an increase in the money supply.

Question 6

Communists

Answer 6

Formed in 1924 and still active today, this party wanted to use the government to break up trusts and monopolies and wanted to let the public control the nation’s resources.

Question 7

Constitutional Union

Answer 7

This party hoped to avoid a potential civil war.

Question 8

Socialists

Answer 8

Formed in 1901 and still active today, they argue for collective ownership of the means of production.

Question 9

Prohibition

Answer 9

Found in 1872 and still active today, this party wants to ban the production, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages.

Question 10

Dixiecrats

Answer 10

In 1948, this group of Democrats broke away from the party over the civil rights issue.

Question 11

Libertarians

Answer 11

Formed in 1971, this party seeks limited government and increased individual liberties.

Question 12

Reform

Answer 12

Started by businessman H. Ross Perot in 1992, this party seeks to be a new major party.

Question 13

People’s Party or Populists

Answer 13

From 1892 to 1908, this party wanted an increased money supply and direct election of Senators.

Question 14

Green

Answer 14

Nominated consumer advocate Ralph Nader for President in 2000 and is heavily active in environmental causes.