The First Political Parties

Flashcards about the first political parties in the United States, their origins, leaders, and positions on key issues.

How did the Founding Fathers feel about political parties?

Most Founding Fathers disliked political parties, fearing they would divide the nation and serve self-interest.

What did George Washington warn against regarding political parties?

George Washington warned against political parties, fearing they would divide the nation.

What issue led to the creation of the first political parties in the United States?

The creation of the First Bank of the United States led to the formation of the first political parties.

Who proposed the First Bank of the United States?

Alexander Hamilton proposed the First Bank of the United States.

What were the names of the first two political parties in the United States?

The first two political parties were the Federalists (support bank) and the Democratic-Republicans (against bank).

Who were the leaders of the Federalist Party?

The leaders of the Federalist Party were Alexander Hamilton and John Adams.

Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republican Party?

The leaders of the Democratic-Republican Party were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

How did the First Bank of the United States operate?

It collected taxes, issued currency, loaned money, and regulated other banks.

How did newspapers contribute to the growth of political parties?

Newspapers were highly partisan, attacking the opposing party and promoting their own side's ideas.

Which newspaper supported the Federalists?

The Gazette of the United States supported the Federalists.

Which newspaper supported the Democratic-Republicans?

The National Gazette supported the Democratic-Republicans.

What was the Federalists' position on the strength of the national government?

Federalists supported a strong central government.

What was the Democratic-Republicans' position on the strength of the national government?

Democratic-Republicans supported strong state governments.

How did Federalists interpret the Constitution?

Federalists favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

How did Democratic-Republicans interpret the Constitution?

Democratic-Republicans favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

What type of economy did the Federalists support?

Federalists supported industry, trade, and banks.

What type of economy did the Democratic-Republicans support?

Democratic-Republicans supported farming and agriculture.

Which foreign country did the Federalists generally support?

Federalists generally supported Britain.

Which foreign country did the Democratic-Republicans generally support?

Democratic-Republicans generally supported France.

Who formed the support base of the Federalists?

The support base of the Federalists consisted of merchants, bankers, and the wealthy.

Who formed the support base of the Democratic-Republicans?

The support base of the Democratic-Republicans consisted of farmers, workers, and frontier settlers.

During Washington's second term, which party was initially stronger?

The Federalists were strong during Washington's presidency.

Which groups began to support the Democratic-Republicans?

Southerners and westerners began to support the Democratic-Republicans.

What were the key warnings in George Washington's Farewell Address regarding political parties?

Washington warned that political parties would divide the country and lead to factionalism and foreign influence.

What did Washington urge Americans to focus on in his Farewell Address?

Washington urged Americans to focus on unity and the common interest over party loyalty.