The Birth of American Political Parties: Hamilton vs Jefferson

1. Growth of Political Parties

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

7. 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.

8. Propaganda Examples