There were two major political parties during the early days of statehood, but one dominated more clearly than the other. Compare and contrast the two main parties and describe why the one party held more power than the other. What did this mean for the people of Arkansas?

Question

Tell in 7th grader words and in 1 - 2 sentences.

Answer 1

During the early days of statehood in Arkansas, there were two major political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. However, the Democratic Party held more power because it had more supporters and controlled most of the government. This meant that the decisions made by the Democratic Party had a bigger impact on the lives of the people in Arkansas.