the development of political parties 1780’s to 1801
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The Development of Political Parties
1780’s to 1801
Political Parties Emerge
Causes1.Different philosophies
of Govt
2.Conflicting interpretations of the Constitution
3.Different economic and regional interests
4. Disagreement over foreign affairs
EffectsFederalists and
Democratic-Republicans propose different solutions
The two parties nominate candidates
Political parties become a way of American life
Leadership
Federalists
Alexander Hamilton
Democratic-Republicans
Thomas Jefferson
Government
Federalists
The wealthy and well-educated should rule the nation.
Democratic-Republicans
The people should have political power
Political Power
Federalists
Strong Central Government
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Emphasis on order and stability
Democratic-Republicans
Strong State Governments
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Stressed civil liberties and trust in the people
Geographically
Federalist
Northeast
Democratic-Republicans
South and West
Economy
Federalists
Emphasis on manufacturing, shipping, and trade
Democratic-Republicans
Emphasis on agriculture
Bank IssueInterpretation of the Constitution
Federalists
Yes/Loose
Democratic- Republicans
No/ Strict
Alliances
Federalists
Pro- British
The Jay Treaty
Democratic-Republicans
Pro – French
The Convention of 1800
Tariff
Federalists
Favored a Protective Tariff
Democratic-Republicans
Opposed a Tariff
Debt and Bond Redemption
Federalists
A national debt would tie the wealthy to the government.
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Would demonstrate the govt.’s ability to pay its debts.
Encourage confidence in future investments.
Democratic-Republicans
Would only benefit speculators
Legislation
FederalistsAlien and Sedition Acts, 1798
Aliens = The French
14 years instead of 5 years to become U.S. Citizens.
Sedition = Critics of the Fed’s
No False, scandalous, and malicious writing
Democratic-Republicans
Kentucky-Virginia Resolution, 1798
Ky = Jefferson Va= Madison
Alien and Sedition acts voided.
Power came from the people
And therefore states can decide if a federal law is Constitutional or not.
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