Flashcards: Most Important Presidents (Periods 3–4 and 6–8)

Federalist Party (1789–1820) - Ideology & Differences:

Advocated strong central government, loose Constitution interpretation, national bank, tariffs, pro-British foreign policy, industrial economy. Opposed Democratic-Republicans’ states’ rights and agrarian focus.

Federalist Party (1789–1820) - Key Policies:

Hamilton’s financial plan (national bank, debt assumption); Jay’s Treaty (1794) with Britain; Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) to curb dissent.

Federalist Party (1789–1820) - Leaders:

Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, John Jay.

Federalist Party (1789–1820) - Supporters:

Merchants, bankers, urban professionals, New Englanders, wealthy landowners.