What were the main differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans in the early years of the United States?

Talk about economics and government.

(please answer this in three short simple sentences)

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Federalists favored a strong central government and an economy based on manufacturing and trade, supporting policies like a national bank. In contrast, Democratic-Republicans advocated for a limited federal government, emphasizing agricultural interests and states' rights. These differing visions led to significant political and economic divisions in the early United States.