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# The First Political Parties in the United States This document describes the emergence of the first political parties in the United States following the presidency of George Washington. ## John Adams' Presidency (1797-1801) * **Political Divisions:** During Washington's presidency, political d...

# The First Political Parties in the United States This document describes the emergence of the first political parties in the United States following the presidency of George Washington. ## John Adams' Presidency (1797-1801) * **Political Divisions:** During Washington's presidency, political differences existed, but they intensified during John Adams' term. * **Development of Parties:** This division led to the emergence of two major political parties: * **Federalists:** Led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. * **Democratic-Republicans:** Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. ## Federalists | Feature | Description | |---|---| | **Leadership** | Alexander Hamilton and John Adams | | **Economic Views** | Favored a strong federal government and a national economy based on manufacturing, shipping, and trade. | | **Interpretation of the Constitution** | Favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution. | | **Foreign Policy** | Pro-British and pro-neutrality in foreign conflicts. | | **Banking** | Favored the creation of a national bank. | | **Tariffs** | Favored protective tariffs. | ## Democratic-Republicans | Feature | Description | |---|---| | **Leadership** | Thomas Jefferson and James Madison | | **Economic Views** | Favored a smaller federal government and an economical system based on agriculture. | | **Interpretation of the Constitution** | Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution. | | **Foreign Policy** | Favored France and and promoted neutrality. | | **Banking** | Opposed the National Bank. | | **Tariffs** | Opposed protective tariffs. | **Note:** The document highlights the key differences between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, including their stances on the strength of the federal government, economic policies, and foreign relations.