Chapter 8 Launching a New Nation 1789-1800 Section 2: The Birth of Political Parties LEQ: What political challenges faced the new nation? How did the new nation implement the framework of the Constitution? What economic challenges faced the new nation?
What you will do Explain how early political parties emerged. Compare the political views of the Republicans and the Federalists. Discuss the result of the election of 1796.
What you will Know Faction James Madison Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton John Adams Republican Federalists
Background Knowledge In the last section: In this section: you learned about Hamilton’s financial plan and President Washington’s Cabinet. In this section: You will learn about how differences in our government led to the formation of political parties in the United States.
Political Parties Emerge The framers of the Constitution did not expect political parties to develop in the United States. Faction An organized political group Not complimentary James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all disliked factions
Political Parties Emerge However… By 1790’s Two political parties were beginning to form Why? Differences in beliefs Democratic Republicans Led by Thomas Jefferson Federalists Led by Alexander Hamilton
Democratic Republican vs Federalists _____________________ _____________________ 1.Led by 1. Led by 2. Believed people should have 2. Believed 3. Favored strong 4. Emphasized agriculture 4. Emphasized manufacturing, 5. Favored strict 5. Favored loose 6. Were Pro- 6. Were Pro 7. Opposed 7. Favored 8. Opposed 8. Favored
The Election of 1796 George Washington did not seek a third term This sets the precedent or tradition of serving only two terms as president Not until FDR would any president seek a third term 1796 Presidential Candidates Thomas Jefferson Democratic Republican John Adams Federalists In 1796 the President and Vice President were not elected together The one with the most votes = President The runner up = Vice President
The Election of 1796 Results of the 1796 election John Adams (Federalists) becomes the second President of the United States Thomas Jefferson the VP
Checks on Learning Define Faction. Who won the election of 1796? What was the winning party? Who won the Vice Presidency? What was the party? How do political parties divide our country? Explain (Think in terms of the past and present). Which faction do you adhere to, Federalists or Democratic Republicans? Explain.