Title: In Early America, what were the differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists? | Yahoo Answers
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In Early America, what were the differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists?
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Bonnie
Lv 4
5 years ago
Federalists were for a strong central government, and they are today's Conservatives. Democratic-Republicans believed in more States rights, and they are Progressive in nature. The loose and strict constructionist aspect of the political parties you have nailed which is one of the most difficult aspects of the whole picture you are covering - whether at the high school or collegiate level. ...Show more
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1 decade ago
The Federalist Party was the first to appear. It formed around Alexander Hamilton, who served as secretary of the treasury in the new government organized by George Washington. The Federalists were, by and large, the party of 'the rich and the well-born.' Most of them had supported the Constitution.