Political Parties Emerge

I can describe the importance of the presidency of

George Washington and the precedents that he set for the Presidents who followed him.

I can analyze the differences in the early political parties.

Republican and Federalist parties.

I can describe how that the Louisiana Purchase changed the United States.

I can describe the Impact of the War of 1812 on the United States, and analyze how it changed the world’s view of the United States.

Learning Targets

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The Framers of the Constitution did not expect

political parties to develop in the United States.

They thought that government leaders would rise above personal and local interests.

The Framers believed, that the leaders would work together for the sake of the country.

During these Factions was the term that was used when describing political parties.

Faction-was an organized political group.

Political Parties Emerge

James Madison’s Thoughts on Factions

Madison considered factions to be selfish groups, unconcerned with the well-being of the whole nation.

Madison argued in the Federalist Papers than an effective national government would prevent the growth of factions.

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton who, were

rarely in agreement, both disliked factions. Hamilton warned that the “Spirit of Faction” might work

like a spark to bring mob rule and chaos. No one was more hostile to factions than George

Washington. The president watched unhappily as Jefferson and

Hamilton, the leading members of his cabinet grew apart.

In a private letter Washington predicted that factions would destroy the “Best fabric of human government and happiness.”

Factions

Despite Washington's efforts, by the early

1790’s two political parties were beginning to form.

One Group Supported Thomas Jefferson and his close ally, James Madison.

The other supported Alexander Hamilton and his ideas.

Formation of Political Parties

Turn to Page 291 in your book and look at the

table. On a separate piece of paper create a

comparison chart with Republicans on One Side and Federalists on the other.

Copy the Chart down, and try to think what were the most important differences between the two.

Activity

As a group you will formulate an argument

that fits into your parties ideas on the following questions.

How Powerful should the Government be? What part of Government should hold the

power? How should the constitution be interpreted? What does your party think about tariffs? What type of industry should the United States

be built on? What is your parties stance on a national

bank?

Debate Questions

Republicans

Were led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison .

Believed people should have political power.

Favored strong state government.

Emphasized Agriculture. Favored strict

interpretation of Constitution.

Thomas Jefferson

Republicans

Were Pro-French Opposed National

Bank Opposed Protective

Tariff.

James Madison

Federalists

Were led by Alexander Hamilton.

Believed wealthy and educated should lead.

Favored strong central government.

Emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade.

Alexander Hamilton

Favored Loose interpretation of Constitution Were Pro-British Favored national Bank Favored Protective Tariff

Federalists