The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans were two opposing political groups in early America. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, believed in a strong central government that helped businesses and trade, while the Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, wanted a strong state government focused on farmers and everyday people. Federalists liked a loose interpretation of the Constitution and supported a national bank, while Democratic-Republicans favored a strict interpretation and opposed the bank. Lastly, Federalists supported Britain, while Democratic-Republicans looked to France as their ally.
In 3-4 sentences Compare and Contrast Federalists and Democratic Republicans with these. Be specific (make sure a 4th grader can understand)
Federalists: led by Alexander Hamilton, strong central government led by industry and wealthy, emphasis on manufacturing, shipping, and trade, loose interpretation of the constitution, favored the national bank, favored protective tariffs, and pro British.
Democratic republicans
Led by Thomas Jefferson, strong state government led by the common man, emphasis on agricultural: cultivators of the earth are most value able - Thomas Jefferson, strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposed the national bank, opposed the tariffs, pro French.
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