Download Growth of Political Parties

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George Washington opposed the creation of
political parties
Americans were deeply divided over how
American should be run
Major debaters
◦ Hamilton vs. Jefferson (Washington’s 1st term)
◦ Hamilton vs. Madison (Washington’s 2nd term)
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Issues of debate
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Hamilton’s view
◦ Interpretations of the Constitution
◦ Economic policy
◦ Favored the British Government, strong central
government, growth of trade, manufacturing, and
cities
◦ Opposed French Revolution
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Jefferson/Madison view
◦ Feared a strong central government (tyranny)
◦ Viewed a rural nation of planters and farmers
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Differences lead to formation of political
parties
Political parties = group of people that tries
to promote its ideas and influence
government
Jefferson and Madison formed the
Democratic-Republican Party
◦ Name reflects belief in democracy and the
republican system
◦ Attracted farmers and workers
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Hamilton formed the Federalists Party
◦ Attracted Northern merchants and manufacturers
The First Political Parties
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Strong National Government
Limited National Government
Fear of mob rule
Fear of rule by one person or a
powerful few
Loose construction of the Constitution
Strict construction of the Constitution
Favored National Bank
Opposed National Bank
Economy based on manufacturing and Economy based on farming
shipping
Supporters: lawyers, merchants,
manufacturers, clergy
Supporters: Farmers, tradespeople
Year
Hamiltonians
Jeffersonians
1792
Federalists
DemocraticRepublicans
1816
Death of Federalists
1820
Republicans
One Party: Era of Good Feeling
1825
National Republicans
DemocraticRepublicans
(Jacksonian
Democrats)
1834
Whigs
Democrats
1854
Republicans
To Present
To Present
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Using your knowledge about the Nation’s first
two political parties, choose one of them and
create a propaganda poster in support of it.
Use color on your poster.
Vocab. Propaganda:
any technique that attempts to influence the
opinions, emotions, attitudes or behavior of a
group in order to benefit the sponsor.