USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were the two main political parties during the early 1800s?
A
Democrats and Republicans
B
Federalists and Catholics
C
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
D
Democrats and Plantation Owners
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Federalists largely represented New England and Mid-Atlantic states, while the Democratic Republicans were dominant in the South. Although senators tended to vote along these party lines, they did not establish formal party organizations in the Senate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Differences Between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans Federalists believed in a strong central government, while Democratic-Republicans opposed this idea. They believed states should have more rights.

Detailed explanation-3: -The followers of both of the first political parties, the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans, were organized in loose alliances led by members of the social elite who served in Congress or the executive branch.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Democratic and Republican parties are currently the primary parties in Congress.

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