Topic 5 lesson 2 A Two-party System

what is a political party?

Political parties are groups that support certain ideas about the government. (democratic republic and federalists)

why did Washington dislike political parties?

he disliked political parties because it could divide the country.

what did Hamilton support?

Hamilton was a strong federalist. He wanted a strong central government favored business and trade supported Britain because they were good trading partners and supported a national bank. He also supported that the government should be run by the wealthy and educated.

what did Jefferson support?

Jefferson was a democratic Republican he Favor, small farmers in farming manufacturing and trade world, corrupt the nation and believed ordinary people should run the government.

how did political parties form?

Political parties formed by two different people with two different ideas. Which gather supporters of their idea.(democratic republic and federalist)

how did newspaper start to change the debate?

The newspapers influenced public opinion and increased political conflict

what happened when Adam became president and Jefferson became vice president?

discrete attention because they were from different parties, but felt that this was the best way to represent both parties

What is a political party?

A group that supports certain ideas about government.

Which president warned that political parties could divide the country?

George Washington

What are the key differences between Alexander Hamilton's and Thomas Jefferson's views on government?

Hamilton wanted a strong central government, favored business and trade, and believed the wealthy should govern. Jefferson wanted strong state governments, favored small farmers, and believed ordinary people should govern.

How did Jefferson interpret the Constitution?

He believed the government should only do what the Constitution clearly states.

How did Hamilton interpret the Constitution?

He believed in a looser interpretation—if something is “necessary and proper,” it’s allowed.

What party did Jefferson and Madison form?

Democratic Republicans

What party did Hamilton form?

Federalists

What did Federalist newspapers support?

Hamilton and his policies.

What did Republican newspapers support?

Jefferson and his policies.

Who ran for president in the election of 1796?

John Adams (Federalist) and Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican).

What was the outcome of the election of 1796, and why did it create tension?

Adams became President, and Jefferson became Vice President. This created tension because they were from different parties.

What is a faction?

A small group within a larger one, often with different ideas

What does unconstitutional mean?

Not allowed by the Constitution

Who led the Democratic Republicans and what did they support?

Jefferson, supported farmers and states’ rights

Who led the Federalists and what did they support?

Hamilton, supported a strong national government

What does unify mean?

To bring together

What does subsidize mean?

To support financially