FEDERALISTS
- Supported a strong federal government - Led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams - Loose interpretation of the Constitution (elastic clause) - Opposed the Revolution and the American support for the anti-monarchy group - Supported as an effort to build better relations with Britain - New England supported - Adams negotiated a peace treaty with France, but that turned Democratic Republicans, like Thomas Jefferson, against him - Federalist policies called for a national bank, tariffs, and good relations with Britain as expressed in the Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 |
DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICANS
- Wanted to give more power to the people and the states. - Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison - Strict interpretation of the Constitution - Supported the popular forces in the French Revolution and favored American assistance - Supported as an effort to build better relations with France - South supported |