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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