[PAR] [TLE] Federalist Party [SEP] The Federalist Party was the first American political party.  It existed from the early 1790s to 1816; its remnants lasted into the 1820s.  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. [PAR] [TLE] Benjamin Tallmadge [SEP] Benjamin Tallmadge (February 25, 1754 – March 7, 1835) was an American military officer, spy master, and politician.  He is best known for his service as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.  In this conflict, he acted as leader of the Culper Ring, a celebrated network of spies in British-occupied New York.  He also led a successful raid across Long Island that culminated in the Battle of Fort St. George.  Following the war, Tallmadge was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Federalist Party.
[PAR] [TLE] Federalist Party [ SEP ] The Federalist Party was the first American political party . It existed from the early 1790s to 1816 ; its remnants lasted into the 1820s . 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 . [PAR] [TLE] Benjamin Tallmadge [ SEP ] Benjamin Tallmadge ( February 25 , 1754 – March 7 , 1835 ) was an American military officer , spy master , and politician . He is best known for his service as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War . In this conflict , he acted as leader of the Culper Ring , a celebrated network of spies in British - occupied New York . He also led a successful raid across Long Island that culminated in the Battle of Fort St. George . Following the war , Tallmadge was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Federalist Party .
Until what year did the political party of which Benjamin Tallmadge was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member control the federal government?
Until what year did the political party of which Benjamin Tallmadge was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member control the federal government ?
1801
1801