Divide over Politics

Federalist & Democratic-Republican

The thought of political parties was disliked by many Americans. Before Washington left office, two parties had emerged. George Washington did not favor these parties. Hamilton believed well-educated people should run the government. Jefferson thought policies should favor farmers.

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New Political Parties

​Parties of Difference

Hamilton and Jefferson kept bickering in private. Jefferson wanted to convince New York politicians to shut down Hamilton's program. Soon states organized support to either men. Hamilton's group supported manufacturing and Jefferson's agriculture. The # of newspapers was rapidly growing. Many people raged over political opinions.

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Important Issues.

​Leading to political politics

Hamilton and Jefferson did not get along. Both fought over economic policy. Jefferson was worried manufacturing would harm the country. They also disagreed on power of the federal government. Jefferson wanted a small central government. They also fought over the Bank of the United States. The constitution did not say the U.S. could create a

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Important Issues

​Leading to political parties

bank. Hamilton did not agree with Jefferson about the constitution. The two leaders even disagreed over foreign policy.​

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