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Question 1

faction

Answer 1

Organized political group.

Question 2

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Answer 2

Leaders of the Democratic-Republican(Republican) Party.

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton and John Adams

Answer 3

Leaders of the Federalist Party.

Question 4

Democratic-Republican(Republican) beliefs

Answer 4

-Ordinary people should have political power
-Strong state governments and weak national government
-Farming
-Strict interpretation of the Constitution
-Pro-France
-No national bank
-Against tariffs

Question 5

Federalist beliefs

Answer 5

-Wealthy and educated should lead the nation
-Strong national government
-Manufacturing, shipping and trade
-Loose interpretation of the Constitution
-Pro-British
-Favored a national bank
-For tariffs to protect American businesses

Question 6

Election of 1796

Answer 6

John Adams elected president (Federalist), Thomas Jefferson elected vice president (Dem-Rep). Caused major problems because they were from different political parties.