1. V47 Platform – the goals and beliefs of a political party or group
Bellwork
V47 Platform – the goals and beliefs of a political party or group

2. p. 80 – 81 The First Political Parties
Set Up
p. 80 – 81 The First Political Parties

3. Q & A Quiz? Lewis and Clark Project?
This week’s homework is based on the item analysis of yesterday’s quiz. The topics covered in this week’s homework address the topics that were most frequently missed on the quiz.

4. The First Political Parties
What are the benefits of political parties to the American system of government?
The First Political Parties

5. The Emergence of Political Parties
The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists began debating the pros and cons of the Constitution before it was ratified
Those groups quickly formed the first American political parties.
By 1796, the Anti-Federalists would be known as the Democratic-Republicans.
The two most famous representatives of these parties were…

6. Jefferson vs. Hamilton, Round 4
Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)
Alexander Hamilton (Federalist)

7. The First Political Parties Graphic Organizer (p. 81)
Divide your paper into two columns.
There will be 14 issues listed on the next slide.
Use what you already know about the parties and their leaders to organize the items in chart
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson

8. The First Political Parties Graphic Organizer (p. 81)
British alliance
Emphasis on agriculture
Emphasis on manufacturing
Free trade
French alliance
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
National Bank
Protective tariff
Rule by the people
Rule by the wealthy class
State banks
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Strong federal government
Strong state governments

9. Check for Understanding
Which party favored stronger state governments?
Which party would a New Yorker be most likely to support? Why?
Why would the Democratic-Republicans choose Thomas Jefferson as their leader?
Which party do you think will win the election of 1796? Why?

10. The First Political Parties Campaign Posters (p. 80)
Divide your paper in half.
The top half should be labeled “Federalists.”
The bottom half should be labeled “Democratic-Republicans.”
In each half, you need to create a broadside (campaign poster).
Your broadside should include:
a slogan
colorful images to fill the portion of the page.
The slogan and illustrations must effectively represent the platform of each party.

11. Ticket Out the Door
T47 What are the benefits of political parties to the American system of government?