Washington’s Farewell Address When Washington left office he gave a famous farewell speech. He warned the country about two things: The USA should mind its own business. Leave other countries alone! Don’t form rival political parties!

President Washington’s Cabinet Thomas Jefferson: Secretary of State He’s supposed to deal with other countries He thinks the states should have more power. Alexander Hamilton: Secretary of Treasury He deals with USA’s economy, banks, and businesses He thinks the federal government should have more power.

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Thomas Jefferson: They think the states should have more power. Federalists Alexander Hamilton: They think the federal government should have more power.

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Common People: Farmers Workers Small Shopkeepers Federalists Wealthier People: Merchants Bankers

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Strongest in South and West KY VA NC/SC GA Federalists Strongest in the North New England (MA, VT, CT, RI) New York, PA

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Believed in Gov’t by the Common Man: It is fairest to let everyone have their say Federalists Believed in Gov’t of the Upper Classes: Rich Landowners Business Leaders Educated The best lead the rest

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Favored State’s Rights: Old Anti-Federalists Wanted a weaker federal gov’t. Wanted stronger states Federalists Favored Strong Central Gov’t: Supported U.S. Constitution Federalism (equality between states and federal gov’t.) Strong national gov’t.

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Opposed Hamilton’s Financial Program: Some states had already paid off their debt Why should they help irresponsible states? Federalists Supported Hamilton’s Financial Program: Wanted strong banks Wanted to get rid of money we owed Europe from Revolutionary War. Wanted to do business with Europe

First Political Parties (p.7-8) Democratic-Republicans Foreign Affairs: Stay out of it: Neutral Looked to France, which was also overthrew its king. Federalists Foreign Affairs Stay out of other countries’ wars Admired strong government and banks of Britain