Matching Pairs Political Party TimelineOnline version Research the following dates and information and see if you can connect the correct events with the right dates. by Justin Mayo 1 The Democratic-Republican Party separated in two. By this time, they were known as the Democratic Party and National Republican Party. Along with these two, the first ever third party in the U.S. called the Anti-Mason Party was formed. 2 The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Parties were created. Shortly after, the Anti-Federalists became known as the Democratic-Republican Party. 3 The Whig Party started to divide itself. Supporters split up into the American Party and Democratic Party. 4 Remaining Whig supporters, the Free-Soilers Party and any anti-democrats joined forces and founded the Republican Party. 5 The Federalist Party was destroyed throughout the decade, leaving only one political party and an uncontested presidential election this year. 6 Four candidates within the same political party ran against each other. Democratic-Republican ideals start to split. 7 The National Republican Party changed names and became known as the Whig Party. 1824 1790's 1820 1854 1834 1852 1828