(Opposing Views) Federalists Democratic-Republicans LEADERS SOCIAL Federalists ECONOMY ______________________ _ ______________________ _ View of Human Nature: View of Human Nature _____________________________ Hamilton believed people are basically selfish – thus need the restraint of strong government POLITICAL (Opposing Views) _______________ Class Who should rule? Rich, well-born, and highly educated should lead the nation. Believed the elite owned most of the country and would be more responsible. GOVERNMENT POWER 1) Favored strong ____________ government (Nationalists) 2) ________________________ interpretation of the Constitution 1) Emphasized __________________, manufacturing, shipping, trade 2) _________________ centered (city life) Democratic-Republicans 1) Emphasized __________________ (farming) 2) ___________________ centered (country life) ________________________ Jefferson believed people are basically good – thus capable of selfgovernment FOREIGN AFFAIRS Pro - _____________________ A major trading partner Pro - ________________________ First ally of the United States 1) ____________________ a national bank. 1) _____________________ a national bank 2) ____________________ a protective tariff 2) _____________________ a protective tariff 1) Northeast _________________ ___________________________ 1) Southern ________________ Northeastern ______________ Western _________________ 2) Creditors – those who ________money 2) Debtors – those who ________________ money The __________________ Those elected to rule should be educated and have property, but education and property should be available to all. 1) Favored strong _________Government More power at local level. 2) ______________________ interpretation of the Constitution OTHER ISSUES OTHER LEADERS VOTERS (Supporters)
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