<P> The Federalists called for a strong national government that promoted economic growth and fostered friendly relationships with Great Britain as well as opposition to revolutionary France . The party controlled the federal government until 1801 , when it was overwhelmed by the Democratic - Republican opposition led by Thomas Jefferson . </P>
<P> The Federalists called for a strong national government that promoted economic growth and fostered friendly relationships with Great Britain as well as opposition to revolutionary France . The party controlled the federal government until 1801 , when it was overwhelmed by the Democratic - Republican opposition led by Thomas Jefferson . </P>
list the main political positions adopted by the federalist party
list the main political positions adopted by the federalist party
a strong national government that promoted economic growth friendly relationships with Great Britain opposition to revolutionary France
a strong national government that promoted economic growth friendly relationships with Great Britain opposition to revolutionary France