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Continued
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II. The Birth of Political Parties
A. Political Parties Emerge1. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson,
Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all believed factions were not good for the country.
2. A faction was an organized political group.
3. By the early 1790’s two political parties were beginning to form
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B. Republicans Against Federalists1. Republicans took their name from political clubs called Democratic-
Republican societies.
a- They argued that the fed. gov. was growing too strong under
President Washington. They felt most power should stay at the state and local level.
b-Republicans were supported by southern planters, Northern farmers and artisans.
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2. Federalists took their name from the people who had supported the adoption of the Const. after 1787.
a. Federalists said the United States needed a strong fed. gov. to hold the country together and deal with problems.
b. They were supported by merchants, other property owners and ordinary workers.
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C. The Election of 17961. The Republicans nominated
Thomas Jefferson and the Federalist nominated John Adams.
2. In 1796, President and Vice President were not elected together as a ticket, as they are today. Instead the candidate getting second place became the V.P.
3. The result was Adams, a Federalist, was elected President and Jefferson, a Republican, became V.P.