1. AIM: How did the views of the Federalists and the Democratic- Republicans differ?

2. Federalist Views (Alexander Hamilton)
Strengthened the central government
Built a national economy
Have “little faith” in the masses
“the wise, the good and the rich”
Supported England
Feared the French Revolution
Supports the elastic clause
Loose constructionists
Lawyers, merchants, plantation owners, upper class

3. Democratic-Republicans views (Thomas Jefferson)
Disliked cities and factories (sure to produce slums)
Nation of small farmers but owners of property (yeoman)
Fear strong central government
Support the French Revolution to overthrow French nobility
Common people
States rights
Strict constructionist
Agricultural economy