1. Chapter 8 Launching a New Nation 1789-1800 Section 2: The Birth of Political Parties
LEQ:
What political challenges faced the new nation?
How did the new nation implement the framework of the Constitution?
What economic challenges faced the new nation?

2. What you will do Explain how early political parties emerged.
Compare the political views of the Republicans and the Federalists.
Discuss the result of the election of 1796.

3. What you will Know
Faction James Madison Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton John Adams Republican Federalists

4. Background Knowledge In the last section: In this section:
you learned about Hamilton’s financial plan and President Washington’s Cabinet.
In this section:
You will learn about how differences in our government led to the formation of political parties in the United States.

5. Political Parties Emerge
The framers of the Constitution did not expect political parties to develop in the United States.
Faction
An organized political group
Not complimentary
James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all disliked factions

6. Political Parties Emerge
However…
By 1790’s
Two political parties were beginning to form
Why?
Differences in beliefs
Democratic Republicans
Led by Thomas Jefferson
Federalists
Led by Alexander Hamilton

7. Democratic Republican vs Federalists
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1.Led by
1. Led by
2. Believed people should have
2. Believed
3. Favored strong
4. Emphasized agriculture
4. Emphasized manufacturing,
5. Favored strict
5. Favored loose
6. Were Pro-
6. Were Pro
7. Opposed
7. Favored
8. Opposed
8. Favored

8. The Election of 1796 George Washington did not seek a third term
This sets the precedent or tradition of serving only two terms as president
Not until FDR would any president seek a third term
1796 Presidential Candidates
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Republican
John Adams
Federalists
In 1796 the President and Vice President were not elected together
The one with the most votes = President
The runner up = Vice President

9. The Election of 1796 Results of the 1796 election
John Adams (Federalists) becomes the second President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson the VP

10. Checks on Learning Define Faction.
Who won the election of 1796? What was the winning party?
Who won the Vice Presidency? What was the party?
How do political parties divide our country? Explain (Think in terms of the past and present).
Which faction do you adhere to, Federalists or Democratic Republicans? Explain.