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Growth of Political Parties. Growth of Political Parties. George Washington opposed the creation of political parties Americans were deeply divided over how American should be run Major debaters Hamilton vs. Jefferson (Washington’s 1 st term) Hamilton vs. Madison (Washington’s 2 nd term).
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Growth of Political Parties • George Washington opposed the creation of political parties • Americans were deeply divided over how American should be run • Major debaters • Hamilton vs. Jefferson (Washington’s 1st term) • Hamilton vs. Madison (Washington’s 2nd term)
Growth of Political Parties • Issues of debate • Interpretations of the Constitution • Economic policy • Hamilton’s view • Favored the British Government, strong central government, growth of trade, manufacturing, and cities • Opposed French Revolution • Jefferson/Madison view • Feared a strong central government (tyranny) • Viewed a rural nation of planters and farmers
Growth of Political Parties • Differences lead to formation of political parties • Political parties = group of people that tries to promote its ideas and influence government • Jefferson and Madison formed the Democratic-Republican Party • Name reflects belief in democracy and the republican system • Attracted farmers and workers • Hamilton formed the Federalists Party • Attracted Northern merchants and manufacturers
The First Political Parties Federalists Democratic-Republicans Strong National Government Limited National Government Fear of mob rule Fear of rule by one person or a powerful few Loose construction of the Constitution Strict construction of the Constitution Favored National Bank Opposed National Bank Economy based on manufacturing and shipping Economy based on farming Supporters: lawyers, merchants, manufacturers, clergy Supporters: Farmers, tradespeople
Political Party Propaganda Poster • Using your knowledge about the Nation’s first two political parties, choose one of them and create a propaganda poster in support of it. Use color on your poster. • Vocab. Propaganda: anytechnique that attempts to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes or behavior of a groupin order to benefit the sponsor.