Federalists Vs Democratic Republicans Flashcards
Who were the Federalist leaders?
Alexander Hamilton and John Adams
What were four things that the Federalists believed in?
a. The best people should rule (mostly businessmen)
b. A strong national government
c. Did not support the French people in the French Revolution (supported Britain)
d. Favored Northern interests (tariffs - tax on foreign imports)
Why did the Federalists not support France in there Revolution?
- Scared
2. George Washington did not want America to get involved with the killing of the Revolution
Who were the Democratic Republican leaders?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
What are 6 things the Democratic Republicans believed in?
a. In states rights, not a big, national government
b. Farmers and planters were most important
c. Informed citizens could make decisions
d. Supported French in revolution
e. Favored southern interest
f. Free trade
Who was very against political parties?
George Washington
What was the main difference between what the Federalists and Democratic Republicans? How did they each view the constitution?
Their interpretation of the constitution
Federalist - Implied powers - If the constitution does not say it you can still do it
Democratic republican - Strict interpretation - If it does not say it you can’t do it
In the Election of 1796, who were each party’s candidates?
Federalists - John Adams and Charles Pinckney
Democratic republican - Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
How did the election of 1796 play out?
Adams won
Jefferson came in second and became the vice president
