MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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Federalist Party
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Democratic-Republican Party
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Federalists wanted tariffs and protection for businesses and an economy based on manufacturing, commerce, finance, and overseas trade. The Democratic Republican Party was led by Thomas Jefferson and was created in direct opposition to the Federalist Party.
Detailed explanation-2: -Terms in this set (23) He helped found the Federalist Party. This party favored a strong federal government and supported industry and trade. The election of 1796 saw the development of these groups that help elect people and shape policies.
Detailed explanation-3: -When it came to national politics, they favored strong state governments, a weak central government, the direct election of government officials, short term limits for officeholders, accountability by officeholders to popular majorities, and the strengthening of individual liberties.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Federalists were dominated by businessmen and merchants in the major cities who supported a strong national government.