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First Two-Party System Federalists v. Republicans, 1780s - 1801

Republicans

1. Favored strong central government. 2. "Loose" interpretation of the Constitution. 3. Encouragement of commerce and manufacturing. 4. Strongest in Northeast. 5. Favored close ties with Britain. 6. Emphasized order and stability.

Federalists

1. Emphasized states' rights. 2. "Strict" interpretation of the Constitution. 3. Preference for agriculture and rural life. 4. Strength in South and West. 5. Foreign policy sympathized with France. 6. Stressed civil liberties and trust in the people

[In practice, these generalizations were often blurred and sometimes contradicted.]

http://www.edgate.com/elections/inactive/the_parties/

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