Political Parties in America

How and why did they develop…

Why did Political parties develop? Different opinions on direction of

country’s:1) Economic decisions

2) International relations

3) Power of the Federal govt.

How did Political parties develop? 2 founding fathers became the

leaders of each party.

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Leader: Leader:

Alexander Hamilton

Federalists Democratic-Republicans

Thomas Jefferson

Elected leaders should be educated and wealthy people.

Elected leaders should be common, ordinary people.

Strong Federal Govt. Strong State govt.’s

Economic focus on Manufacturing

Economic focus on agriculture

Loose interpretation of the constitution.

Strict interpretation of the constitution.

Federalists Democratic-Republicans

Wanted Britain as an ally.

Wanted France as an ally.

Wanted a National Bank

Wanted State banks

Taxes on other countries goods (protective tariffs)

Completely free trade

How did the P.P.’s develop? The 2nd president

was a member of the Federalist party.

His name was John Adams.

Huge impact… As you know

political parties have a huge impact on society. Think of all you hear about elections.