Fuck this infographic so hard
Quick history lesson infographic:
13, 14, 15th Amendments—passed in the 1860’s
At that time Republicans believed in social reform etc etc etc
Democrats were much more conservative (originally getting their name from a title Jackson picked (he’s the biggest jerk of all in my opinion))
Following Reconstruction we enter the Progressive Era
The Progressive Era came about to take care of political corruption etc
During that time Taft split the Republican party (hi Bull Moose)
This allowed the Democrats to take control
But they couldn’t keep control because they had only won because they had gotten votes from those who didn’t support Taft
That forced them to change their views and become more moderate
Over time the pendulum swung completely over
Now Democrats are the party of social reform etc
And Republicans are the Conservatives
Ever heard of the term “Southern Democrat”? Yeah.