Origins of Political Parties

We should do exactly what the Constitution says. It does not have any rules about creating a national bank.

• Democractic-Republican
• Federalist

Other countries think we are weak. If we don't have a strong national government, we will be attacked and conquered.

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

We are manufacturers and think our country should invest in new inventions and better roads for trade. 

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

Why should we trust a powerful central government, located far away from our homes? We don't want another tyrant!

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

The English are our ancestors. We share a common language. They should be our primary trading partners.

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

The National Bank is necessary for economic stability. The Constitution gives implied powers to Congress to have a bank.

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

We owe the French so much. They helped us win the Revolution. They should be our allies!

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

Alexander Hamilton has great ideas for our economy. I trust him to lead us and think we should follow him.

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

Protective tariffs are necessary to protect our domestic goods. We don't want people buying cheaper foreign products

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist

Farmers are the backbone of the American economic system. The government should do everything to protect their interests. 

• Democratic-Republican
• Federalist