Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans

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Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans

• By Mr. Linder

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Federalists Leaders

• Alexander Hamilton George Washingtons
  Secretary of the Treasury

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Federalist Beliefs

• Strong National Bank to handle Nations Debts.
• Protective Tariff to protect American
  manufacturing.
• Help the British because we trade with them a lot
  and they help our economy.

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Federalist Beliefs Continued

• We need a strong federal government it worked
  well for Britian.
• Loose Interpretation of the Consitution to help
  with the power of the Federal Gov.
• Rule by the rich because others dont
  understand the complexity of Government and have
  no skin in the game.

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Democratic Republican Leader Thomas Jefferson

• George Washingtons Secretary of State.

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Democratic Republicans Beliefs

• No National Bank This would only benefit the
  rich.
• No tariffs this helps with free trade and lower
  prices.
• Help the French they helped us during the
  Revolutionary War!

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Democratic Republicans Beliefs Cont.

• Weak Central Government A strong central
  government will endanger peoples freedom!
• Strict Interpretation of the Constitution limit
  the power of the Federal Gov.
• People should participate in government rather
  than rule by the rich and the few.