Federalists & Republicans of Early Republic Flashcards
Who led the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
How did the Federalists interpret the Constitution?
Liberal (broad) view of Constitution
Supporters and Strongholds of Federalists?
Manufacturers with commercial interests in middle states in big cities (South Carolina)
View of Federalist people?
Belief that government should regulate individual behavior for good of society and protection of property from the violent and unruly
Policies of Federalists?
They supported the BUS, tariffs, slow development of the WEST; oppose French Revolution and alliance
Who led the Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
How did the Republicans interpret the Constitution?
Constructionist (strict) view of Constitution
Supporters and Strongholds of Republicans?
“Common folk,” shopkeepers, FARMERS (yeoman) in South, backcountry
View of Republicans?
Champion of the common people and individualism, democratic rule, liberty for individuals above government interventions
Policies of Republicans?
Oppose BUS, tariffs, rapid settlement of the West; support French Revolution
Who favored a stronger national government?
Federalists
Who favored a limited government?
Republicans
The trade between Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton to settle the national capital and Assumption Bill is known as…?
Compromise of 1790
An “energetic government” was supported by who?
Hamilton
“Government is best which governs least” is best supported by
Jefferson
Hamilton wanted to create a commercial republic with what 3 main goals?
- establish the nation’s financial stability
- support of powerful financial interests
- use federal government to encourage economic development
Jefferson wanted an agrarian republic with what goal?
- the states should have more power
List Hamilton’s 5 part financial plan
- Restore public credit and ASSUME all debt ($70 million
- create a new national debt - by new nat. interest-bearing bonds
- BANK of US (BUS)
- Whiskey Tax
- Tariffs & internal improvements
