Chapter 9 Section 3 notes Why did many Americans distrust the idea of political parties?

Many Americans distrusted political parties • Americans had seen how factions, or opposing groups within parties, worked in Britain. Members

of factions were often more interested in personal gain than in public good. • Political parties could be a threat to national unity. They could lead to “jealousies and false

alarms.”

How did the views of Hamilton and Jefferson differ?

Why did political parties develop? • Hamilton and Jefferson clashed in private. • Jefferson and James Madison decided to organize the supporters of their views. They met with

leading New York politicians. • Leaders in other states organized to support either Hamilton or Jefferson. Jefferson’s supporters

called themselves DemocraticRepublicans. Hamilton’s supporters were called Federalists. • Newspapers began to take sides. • The two political parties took part in the election of 1796.

Federalists vs. Republicans

• Were led by Alexander Hamilton • Believed wealthy and well educated

should lead nation • Favored strong central government • Emphasized manufacturing, shipping,

and trade • Favored loose interpretation of

Constitution • Were pro-British • Favored national bank • Favored protective tariff

• Were led by Thomas Jefferson • Believed people should have political

power • Favored strong state governments • Emphasized agriculture • Favored strict interpretation of

Constitution • Were pro-French • Opposed national bank • Opposed protective tariff

How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?

The Winners

• John Adams for President • Thomas Jefferson for Vice President