1. 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!

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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