Favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of A. The Federalist Party's belief in a strong central government. The Federalists advocated for a strong central government that could manage and regulate trade effectively among the states.
Federalists versus democratic republicans
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, pro-British.
Democratic Republicans - led by Thomas Jefferson, strong state governments led by the "common man", emphasis on agriculture: Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable" - Thomas Jefferson, strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposed the national bank, opposed protective tariffs, pro-French.
Use the table to answer the question. Favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart. A. The Federalist Party's belief in a strong central government. B. The Democratic Republican's support for strict interpretation of the Constitution. C. The Federalist Party's support of protective tariffs. D. The Democratic Republican's belief in a strong state government.
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