Correct option is C
The
Democratic Party of the United States was formally established in
1828. It is one of the two major political parties in the U.S., alongside the Republican Party. The Democratic Party traces its origins to the earlier Democratic-Republican Party, founded by
Thomas Jefferson and
James Madison. The party was officially founded by supporters of
Andrew Jackson, who became its first president.
Information Booster:
1.
Andrew Jackson was the first U.S. president from the Democratic Party, elected in
1828.
2. The Democratic Party initially represented agrarian interests and advocated for states' rights.
3. Over time, the Democratic Party evolved into a party that supports
social justice, civil rights, and
progressive economic policies.
4. The
Democratic-Republican Party, its predecessor, was founded in
1792 by Thomas Jefferson and others.