1. Early Political Parties
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Led by Alexander Hamilton & John Adams
Believed wealthy & well educated should lead nation
Strong Federal govt.
Manufacturing
Pro-Britain
Loose interpretation of Const
Led by Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
Believed the people should have the power
Strong state govt.
Agriculture
Pro-France
Strict interpretation of Const.

2. ● John Adams (Fed) elected President
Election of 1796
● John Adams (Fed) elected President
● Thomas Jefferson (Rep) elected Vice-President

3. Conflict in the Executive Branch
Alien & Sedition Acts:
Passed by Federalist controlled Congress/President
President could kick out any immigrant thought to be dangerous
Made it harder for immigrants to become citizens
(many immigrants supported Republicans)
Citizens could be fined/jailed for criticizing the govt.

4. Conflict in the Executive Branch
● Jefferson helped states declare the Alien & Sedition Acts “unconstitutional”
● The Acts were changed or dropped within a few years

5. Election of 1800 Tie between Jefferson & Aaron Burr (both Republicans)
4 days & 36 votes in House of Representatives
Jefferson elected President with Burr as Vice-Pres

6. Death of the Federalist Party