The Jefferson Era

Business owners would support him because he promoted an industrial economy.

He had a loose interpretation of the Constitution which means the central government can make all laws that are necessary and proper

He and his supporters formed the Federalist Party. Federalists believed in strong central government and fewer states’ rights.

He called his party the Republicans. They believed in strong state rights and limited federal government.  

He supported giving more power to the states than the federal government.

Farmers would support him because he believed in the common man.

He supported a strong central government and power concentrated in the hands of a few people.

He had a strict interpretation of the Constitution, which means the government only had the powers that were specifically listed in the constitution.

How did George Washington feel about political parties?

According to George Washington's farewell address, how should the United States interact with foreign countries?