Mr. Dowling
Political Parties Emerge

What are the differences between The Federalists and The Republicans?

A political party is a group of people that share similar ideas and goals.

Political Parties in the United States emerged because of differing opinions.

Federalists	Republicans
Led by Alexander Hamilton	Led by Thomas Jefferson
Emphasized manufacturing, shipping and trade Believed the economic future of the US was in manufacturing and trade Believed that if the US could produce things, we wouldn't have to rely on other countries	Emphasized Farming Jefferson believed that relying on manufacturing would put the power of the country into the hands of a few wealthy people and not the hard workers (farmers)
Wanted a strong federal government	Favored state government
Loose interpretation of the Constitution-allows for more use of the elastic clause	Strict interpretation of the Constitution-believe that government powers are written in the Constitution
Favored national bank	Opposed national bank
Pro-British	Pro-French

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