1. Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans

2. Federalists – Leaders:
Alexander Hamilton – George Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury

3. Federalist Beliefs: Strong National Bank – to handle Nations Debts.
Protective Tariff to protect American manufacturing.
Help the British because we trade with them a lot and they help our economy.

4. Federalist Beliefs – Continued:
We need a strong federal government – it worked well for Britain.
Loose Interpretation of the Constitution to help with the power of the Federal Gov.
Rule by the rich – because others don’t understand the complexity of Government.

5. Democratic Republican Leader – Thomas Jefferson
George Washington’s Secretary of State.

6. Democratic Republicans – Beliefs:
No National Bank – This would only benefit the rich.
No tariffs – this helps with free trade and lower prices.
Help the French – they helped us during the Revolutionary War!

7. Democratic Republicans Beliefs – Cont.
Weak Central Government – A strong central government will endanger people’s freedom!
Strict Interpretation of the Constitution – limit the power of the Federal Gov.
People should participate in government rather than rule by the rich and the few.