This is the first in a pretty long series I am doing which will provide library of congress-backed information that can be presented to normies.
Below establishes the era before the modern Democrats and Republicans.
It also shows just how early America started going against the slave trade.
Later we will dive into how the republican's party was created, evidence that there was no party switch, why democrats are and will forever be the party for slavery, and just how far back they were for gun control and the reasonings.
You will also learn the first known RINO and the factors that led African Americans, and blacks away from the republican party to begin voting Democrat.
1817
President: James Monroe was a Democratic-Republican, this was before the two parties we know today were formed.
1818
Missouri Begins Formation A large portion of the state during formation wanted slavery and as the first state west of the Mississippi river, it set off a debate on slavery since the nation was already divided on the issue. At this point in history, Missouri petitions Congress to become a State.
1819
South Carolina: Master’s permission required for gun possession by slave This act prohibited slaves outside the company of whites or without written permission from their master from using or carrying firearms unless they were hunting or guarding the master’s plantation. Acts of S.C. 28, 31
Tallmadge Amendment: James Tallmadge argued in the Tallmadge Amendment that Missouri should become a free state. This Amendment passed the House but was ultimately defeated.
1820
Missouri Compromise There was growing tension over slavery. Congress passes a law essentially banning slavery in the north above Arkansas and Tennissee.
International Slave Trade OutlawedCongress adopts legislation identifying the international slave trade as an illegal act piracy, punishable by death
