Early Political Parties

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Which President warned against forming political parties?

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George Washington

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Which founding father is known as the founder of the Federalist Party?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which founding father is known as the founder of the Democratic Republican Party?

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Thomas Jefferson

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The Federalist party believed that a strong _______ government was necessary in the United States.

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central

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What type of people were usually Federalists?

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businessmen and wealthy professionals

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What type of people were usually Democratic-Republicans?

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farmers and common people

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How did the Federalist believe in running the economy?

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through businesses and factories

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How did the Democratic-Republicans believe in running the economy?

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through agriculture and plantations

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How did Federalists want to rule the people?

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with a strong government

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Why did George Washington not believe in political parties?

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He was afraid it would divide the nation and cause problems.