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The Birth of Political Parties: Ideological Split and Election of 1800

Explore the ideological split between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, the interpretation of the Constitution, and the election of 1800. Learn about the beliefs and candidates of the Democratic Republicans and Federalists, and their campaign tactics.

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The Birth of Political Parties: Ideological Split and Election of 1800

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  1. Warm Up • Take out Last Nights Homework • Grab a Primary Resource Packet • Read Washington DC in 1800 • As you are reading, write down your impression of Washington DC circa 1800 into your notes • What does Abigail Adams think of DC and the surrounding area?

  2. The Birth of Political Parties Take out Notes

  3. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists • When was Federalist v. Anti-Federalist the first sign of an ideological split? • Hint

  4. Adams and JeffersonBest Friends Forever?

  5. One Nation, One Dream? I warned you about factions! Why didn’t you jerkfaces listen? • Ideals of Revolution kept country united • Interpretation of Constitution led to split • Loose v. Strict

  6. Loose Interpretation • “Read Between the Lines” • Implied Powers of National Government • Necessary and Proper Clause Art 1 Sec 8 Cl 18 • The Congress shall have power …To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.

  7. Strict Interpretation • Word for Word • Not in the Constitution, its not in our power

  8. Election of 1796 • Democratic Republican Jefferson v. Federalist Adams • Adams wins, Jefferson Vice President • First Campaigning by the two parties • Unique Result: What was unique about the situation between President and Vice President? http://www.270towin.com/

  9. An Ideological Split

  10. Democratic Republicans • Educated Farmers • Agrarian Utopia • Weak Central Government • Strict Interpretation • Pro-French • Support in the South • Would sort of become Democrats

  11. Other Democratic Republicans

  12. Federalists • Merchants and Bankers • Ruling Elite • Strong Central Government • Implied Powers • National Bank • Pro-English • Support in North • Would sort of become Republicans

  13. Other Federalists The people who own the country should run it.

  14. Birth of Political Parties • Split on interpretation of Constitution would define early elections in our country • Current 2 Party system has roots to election of 1800

  15. Political Party Worksheet • Fill in the information onto the Chart • If finished, complete your Quiz Review Sheet

  16. Practice • Using the handout • Identify if the statement is a DR or F

  17. Warm Up • Take out your Federalists and Democratic Republicans Note Sheets

  18. Campaign Time: Election of 1800 • Using the information from the Democratic Republican and Federalist Worksheet • You are to create a campaign poster for the Election of 1800 • Directions are on the Activity Sheet • Make sure to include: • Party Ideology/Beliefs • The Candidates • Candidates resume / backgrounds • Can you attack the other parties Candidate?

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