What are two differences between Hamilton and the Federalists and Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans?
Hamilton and the Federalists wanted a strong central government, run by well-educated property owners. Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans wanted most power to stay with the states and wanted the farmers and the ‘common man’ to run the nation.
Do you agree with Jefferson that the election of 1800 was a revolution?
Thomas Jefferson called his election “the Revolution of 1800” because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. He promised to govern as he felt the Founders intended, based on decentralized government and trust in the people to make the right decisions for themselves.
Who were the Federalists and what was their political platform?
The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves “Federalists.” Their adopted name implied a commitment to a loose, decentralized system of government. In many respects “federalism” — which implies a strong central government — was the opposite of the proposed plan that they supported.
Why did Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?
The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods. Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade? The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few.
Why was the election of 1800 so important?
In what is sometimes referred to as the “Revolution of 1800”, Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. The election was a political realignment that ushered in a generation of Democratic-Republican leadership.
Why was the election of 1800 a turning point?
This election of 1800 was an important turning point in American history because at the time the Federalists controlled the army the presidency and Congress they could’ve refused to step down and overthrown the Constitution.