Slide 1:1 Chapter 9.3 Political Parties Emerge (American Nation Textbook Pages 287-290) Power point by: Tony Verde “AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate on a new Constitution for the United States of America. “ - HAMILTON


The Rise of Political Parties :The Rise of Political Parties In 1789, when Washington took office there was no political party. By the time he retired there were two political parties competing for power. The Federalist Party, created by Hamilton The Democratic-Republican Party, created by Jefferson


Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson each had different views on the what was best for the new nation :Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson each had different views on the what was best for the new nation Hamilton favored in manufacturing and trade. Believed that the wealthy and well-educated should lead the nation.


Thomas Jefferson’s view on the what was best for the new nation :Thomas Jefferson’s view on the what was best for the new nation Jefferson supported that farming was the “backbone” of American society. Believed people should have political power.


Federal or State Power? :Federal or State Power? Hamilton wanted stronger federal government than the state governments. Hamilton – This was necessary to increase commerce and restrain mob violence.


Federal or State Power? :Federal or State Power? Jefferson thought the opposite. Jefferson felt that the federal government might take over powers that the Constitution gave to the states. Favored stronger state governments. This would protect individual freedoms. The shield displays a sailing ship (carrying state commerce to all parts of the world), a clay-red plough (signifying rich natural resources), and three sheaves of wheat (suggesting fertile fields and Pennsylvania's wealth of human thought and action).


Organization of supporters :Organization of supporters Soon the Jefferson supporters called themselves, Democratic Republicans. They often shortened their name to Republicans. These people were farmers, craft-workers and some wealthy planters.


Organization of supporters :Organization of supporters Hamilton and his supporters were called Federalists because they wanted a strong Federal government. The Federalists supporters were for merchants and manufacturing in cities such as Boston and New York. merchant


Election of 1796 Jefferson-vs-Adams :Election of 1796 Jefferson-vs-Adams People began to take sides Republicans-Jefferson for president and the Federalists-John Adams for President. Under the Constitution, the person with the highest number of electoral votes became President. The person with the 2nd highest votes became Vice-President.


Slim Victory :Slim Victory In the election of 1796 - John Adams became the President and Thomas Jefferson became the Vice-President. Now the President and Vice-President were from different sides and had different political views and soon a distrust between them grew deeper.