The Federalist Party

The Federalist Party first developed in support of certain beliefs held by Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Look at the table, which describes common characteristics of people who supported the Federalist Party. Then answer the question below.
Federalists often... Democratic Republicans often...
believed in a strong federal, or national, government

lived in northeastern states, where there was a growing business and manufacturing economy

wanted the U.S. to have a friendly relationship with Great Britain

believed that the Constitution gave the federal government the right to set up a national bank

believed that states should have more power than the federal government

believed that the United States should support France more than Great Britain

were farmers, and believed that the United States should support the growth of agriculture more than manufacturing

believed that the Constitution did not give the federal government the right to establish a national bank
Based on the information above, which statements about Federalists are likely to be true? Which are likely to be false?(4 points)
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Usually TRUE about Federalists Usually FALSE about Federalists
Supported Thomas Jefferson, who often disagreed with Alexander Hamilton.Supported Great Britain in conflicts with other foreign countries.Supported the growth of business and manufacturing.Thought the federal government had the power to establish a national bank.
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Based on the information provided about the Federalist Party, here are the likely true and false statements:

Usually TRUE about Federalists

  • Supported Great Britain in conflicts with other foreign countries.
  • Supported the growth of business and manufacturing.
  • Thought the federal government had the power to establish a national bank.

Usually FALSE about Federalists

  • Supported Thomas Jefferson, who often disagreed with Alexander Hamilton.