Federalist or Democratic-Republican? Directions: After learning about America’s first political parties, place the terms from the word bank below into the correct box based on whether they describe the Federalists or Democratic Republicans. Led by Thomas Jefferson Supports a National Bank Favors stronger state governments Manufacturing economy Agricultural economy Loose constructionists
Federalists
Led by Alexander Hamilton Favors strong central government Supports tariffs Supported by farmers & ordinary men Strict constructionists Favors a small central government
Democratic - Republicans
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Federalist or Democratic-Republican? Directions: After learning about America’s first political parties, place the terms from the word bank below into the correct box based on whether they describe the Federalists or Democratic Republicans. Led by Thomas Jefferson Supports a National Bank Favors stronger state governments Manufacturing economy Agricultural economy Loose constructionists
Federalists
Led by Alexander Hamilton Favors strong central government Supports tariffs Supported by farmers & ordinary men Strict constructionists Favors a small central government