Andrea Dunchus

During the election of 1796, Jefferson had a strong fan-base among a group of Americans that would later become the Democratic-Republican Party. At the time, however, the word “party” had a heavily negative connotation, especially because Washington had warned against them in his Farewell Address. Continue reading →

Carl Szanton

Explanation Paper for “John Adams: A Patriotic American?”

            This campaign ad is an attack on John Adams for the election of 1796.   In an election in which Adams was accused of being excessively pro-British, I condemn him for, in essence, being an Anglophile.  Continue reading →

Jeff Riemann

For Jefferson Explanation Paper

            In this video I hoped to draw on the fear of monarchy that Jefferson and Democratic-Republicans focused on eliminating by erasing an overpowering federal and executive branch of government.  Continue reading →

Bryn Dunbar

“Is not Adams our guide?” Explanation Paper

            At the time of 1796 election, it was not yet popular to express political party affiliation, so the top candidates for president, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, had to appear as if the position was not something they were eager to obtain. Continue reading →