The Federalists in Charge
The Federalists in Charge
Ch.9 Section 3
Objectives
Objectives
To Explain how political parties developed.
Objectives
To Explain how political parties developed.
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Objectives
To Explain how political parties developed.
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• What advice did Washington give the
nation on foreign affairs?
Objectives
To Explain how political parties developed.
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• What advice did Washington give the
nation on foreign affairs?
• Over what issues did political parties
develop?
Objectives
To Explain how political parties developed.
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• What advice did Washington give the
nation on foreign affairs?
• Over what issues did political parties
develop?
• Who were the leaders and major groups
that supported each party?
Main Idea:
The split between Hamilton and
Jefferson led to the growth of political
parties.
Main Idea:
The split between Hamilton and
Jefferson led to the growth of political
parties.
Why It Matters Now:
Main Idea:
The split between Hamilton and
Jefferson led to the growth of political
parties.
Why It Matters Now:
The two-party system is still a major
feature of politics in the United States.
Washington Retires
Washington Retires
■During Washington’s 8 years of
office, he had tried to serve as
a symbol of national unity, and
he succeeded.
Washington Retires
■During Washington’s 8 years of
office, he had tried to serve as
a symbol of national unity, and
he succeeded.
■During his 2nd term, the
opponents of Jay’s treaty led
attacks on the president.
Washington Retires
■During Washington’s 8 years of
office, he had tried to serve as
a symbol of national unity, and
he succeeded.
■During his 2nd term, the
opponents of Jay’s treaty led
attacks on the president.
■Washington saw such attacks as
the outcome of the political
disagreements.
Washington Retires
■During Washington’s 8 years of
office, he had tried to serve as
a symbol of national unity, and
he succeeded.
■During his 2nd term, the
opponents of Jay’s treaty led
attacks on the president.
■Washington saw such attacks as
the outcome of the political
disagreements.
■In his farewell address, he
warned that such differences
could weaken the nation.
…Continued Washington Retires
…Continued Washington Retires
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Americans listened more closely to
Washington’s parting advice on Foreign
policy-relation with the governments of
other countries.
…Continued Washington Retires
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Americans listened more closely to
Washington’s parting advice on Foreign
policy-relation with the governments of
other countries.
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He urged the nation’s leaders to remain
neutral and “steer clear of permanent
alliances with any portion of the foreign
world.”
…Continued Washington Retires
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Americans listened more closely to
Washington’s parting advice on Foreign
policy-relation with the governments of
other countries.
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He urged the nation’s leaders to remain
neutral and “steer clear of permanent
alliances with any portion of the foreign
world.”
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He also warned that agreements with
foreign nations might work against U.S.
interests and his advice served to guide
foreign policy into the 20th century.
Growth of Political Parties
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Americans were deeply
divided over how the
nation should be run.
As a result, Hamilton and
Jefferson had debated
the direction the new
nation should take.
Madison took Jefferson's
place in the debates
with Hamilton during
Washington’s 2nd term
Both sides disagreed on
how to interpret the
constitution and on
economic policy.
…Continued Growth of Political Parties
…Continued Growth of Political Parties
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Hamilton favored the British government
and opposed the French Revolution, but
Jefferson and Madison were the opposite.
…Continued Growth of Political Parties
Hamilton favored the British government
and opposed the French Revolution, but
Jefferson and Madison were the opposite.
 These differences on Foreign and
domestic policy is what led to the nation’s
first political parties, which is a group of
people that tries to promote its ideas and
influence government.
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The First Political Parties
The First Political Parties
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Leaders of the Federalist Party were Hamilton
and his friends.
The First Political Parties
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Leaders of the Federalist Party were Hamilton
and his friends.
Leaders of the Democratic- Republican Party
were Jefferson and Madison.
Candy Relating to Political Parties?
Candy Relating to Political Parties?
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The crunch bar chocolate candy
represents the DemocraticRepublican Party because this
party only had 2 types of
supporters: farmers and
tradespeople, making it look
smaller than the Federalist party,
like a crunch bar..
Candy Relating to Political Parties?
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The crunch bar chocolate candy
represents the DemocraticRepublican Party because this
party only had 2 types of
supporters: farmers and
tradespeople, making it look
smaller than the Federalist party,
like a crunch bar..
The Baby Ruth Chocolate Candy
represents the Federalist party
because it had a strong national
government and many supporters
including lawyers and
manufacturers, so it seemed
bigger than the DemocraticRepublican party, like the Baby
Ruth chocolate candy compared
to a crunch bar.
Political Parties Today
Political Parties Today
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There are still political parties in our
government today. The two major political
parties in our government are the
Democratic Party and the Republican
party. These parties developed from
Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison’s ideas
back in 1793.