Democratic Republicans/Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Flashcards
Who were their supporters?
from western regions and were more likely to be farmers than merchants
- farmers
- artsians
- laborers
- small shop keepers who lived inland
What did they support regarding the constitution and government?
- weaker central government in favor of stronger state governments
- strict interpretation of the Constitution: the federal government couldn’t do anything the Constitution didn’t explicitly permit
Who did they support regarding relations and why?
They wanted to keep their alliance with the french as the French had supported the United States in the Revolutionary War
Who were they ruled by?
The common people
What was their view on democracy?
- They wanted an extension of democracy
- wanted to strengthen democracy at home (U.S) especially on the frontier
What was their view on protective tariffs?
They were against protective tariffs
What did he (Jefferson) believe slavery did?
jefferson believed slavery encouraged poorer whites to be land owners instead of poor laborers
What was their view on the French Revolution and the reign of terror?
They defended the French Revolution as well as the reign of terror
How did they view Jay’s Treaty 1794?
They opposed Jay’s Treaty because it was hurting southern planters while helping federalist shippers
What Was Jeffersons view on a national bank?
He argued against the national bank and said it wasn’t authorized by the constitution
What did Jefferson say regarding powers?
all powers not specifically given to the central government was reserved to the states
