Federalists & Republicans of Early Republic

Question 1

Who led the Federalists?

Answer 1

Alexander Hamilton

Question 2

How did the Federalists interpret the Constitution?

Answer 2

Liberal (broad) view of Constitution

Question 3

Supporters and Strongholds of Federalists?

Answer 3

Manufacturers with commercial interests in middle states in big cities (South Carolina)

Question 4

View of Federalist people?

Answer 4

Belief that government should regulate individual behavior for good of society and protection of property from the violent and unruly

Question 5

Policies of Federalists?

Answer 5

They supported the BUS, tariffs, slow development of the WEST; oppose French Revolution and alliance

Question 6

Who led the Republicans?

Answer 6

Thomas Jefferson & James Madison

Question 7

How did the Republicans interpret the Constitution?

Answer 7

Constructionist (strict) view of Constitution

Question 8

Supporters and Strongholds of Republicans?

Answer 8

“Common folk,” shopkeepers, FARMERS (yeoman) in South, backcountry

Question 9

View of Republicans?

Answer 9

Champion of the common people and individualism, democratic rule, liberty for individuals above government interventions

Question 10

Policies of Republicans?

Answer 10

Oppose BUS, tariffs, rapid settlement of the West; support French Revolution

Question 11

Who favored a stronger national government?

Answer 11

Federalists

Question 12

Who favored a limited government?

Answer 12

Republicans

Question 13

The trade between Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton to settle the national capital and Assumption Bill is known as…?

Answer 13

Compromise of 1790

Question 14

An “energetic government” was supported by who?

Answer 14

Hamilton

Question 15

“Government is best which governs least” is best supported by

Answer 15

Jefferson

Question 16

Hamilton wanted to create a commercial republic with what 3 main goals?

Answer 16

1. establish the nation’s financial stability
2. support of powerful financial interests
3. use federal government to encourage economic development

Question 17

Jefferson wanted an agrarian republic with what goal?

Answer 17

1. the states should have more power

Question 18

List Hamilton’s 5 part financial plan

Answer 18

1. Restore public credit and ASSUME all debt ($70 million
2. create a new national debt - by new nat. interest-bearing bonds
3. BANK of US (BUS)
4. Whiskey Tax
5. Tariffs & internal improvements