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What did Alexander Hamilton emphasize as crucial for elite leaders of political parties?
What did Alexander Hamilton emphasize as crucial for elite leaders of political parties?
During which period did elite leaders of every state and party learn to listen to the voices of the multitudes?
During which period did elite leaders of every state and party learn to listen to the voices of the multitudes?
What irony is noted in the text regarding an American president?
What irony is noted in the text regarding an American president?
Who was the editor of the volume of papers where Alexander Hamilton's letter was published?
Who was the editor of the volume of papers where Alexander Hamilton's letter was published?
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Where was Alexander Hamilton's letter to James A. Bayard initially published?
Where was Alexander Hamilton's letter to James A. Bayard initially published?
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Study Notes
Political Parties and Popular Favor
- Elite leaders of political parties recognized the importance of cultivating popular favor, as stated by Alexander Hamilton in 1802.
- This recognition emerged between the 1790s and 1830s, during which time the elite of every state and party learned to listen (or pretend to listen) to the voices of the masses.
Democratization of American Politics
- The office of the American president, despite resembling a king's, came to symbolize the democratizing spirit of American politics.
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Description
Explore the era of US political history from the 1790s to the 1830s, including the role of elite leaders and the cultivation of popular favor. Learn about the key figures and events that shaped the country during this period.
