Section 2

Question 1

Factions

Answer 1

Opposing groups within political parties.

Question 2

Unconstitutional

Answer 2

Something that violates the constitution.

Question 3

Democratic-Republicans

Answer 3

Aka Republicans started by Jefferson, small farmers, craft-workers, southern plantation owners.

Question 4

Federalists

Answer 4

Started by Hamilton, belief in a strong federal gov, merchants & manufacturers from NY & Boston.

Question 5

Alexander Hamilton’s characteristics

Answer 5

Born in the Caribbean, grew up poor (worked his way up to money and power), well dressed, energetic, brilliant, loved politics, acted like this to cover up his past (loved the upper class).

Question 6

Thomas Jefferson’s characteristics

Answer 6

Born in Virginia into a wealthy family, tall, thin, spoke and dressed informally (lazy), shy, great writer, genius, believes that every person matters including middle class & poor unlike Hamilton.

Question 7

What did the two men feel about manufacturing & farming?

Answer 7

Hamilton- copy Britain & wanted manufacturing, trade, & growth of cities (all factories).
Jefferson- felt farmers were the backbone of America, felt manufacturing favored only the rich & elite & took power away from ppl (farms).

Question 8

What were their beliefs about the power of federal & state governments?

Answer 8

Hamilton-strong federal gov w/ absolute power to enforce law & Constitution.
Jefferson-Strong federal gov, but wanted more power for the states & the people (mix of both).

Question 9

★What did they feel about the war between Britain & France?

Answer 9

Jefferson-strict interpretation of the Constitution, if it doesn’t mention it, it cannot be done (doesn’t say, can’t).
Hamilton-loose interpretation of the Constitution, if it doesn’t mention it cannot be down then it can (doesn’t say, can).

Question 10

What was the outcome of the election of 1796 & why was it significant?

Answer 10

John Adams (Federalist) became President and Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) became Vice President. First U.S. election with competing political parties, and the only time the President and Vice President were from opposing parties, which led to serious political tension in the administration.

Question 11

What did they feel about the war between England & France?

Answer 11

Jefferson- felt Franc was our ally in the revolution & we gave our world to help them & they were fighting for liberty.
Hamilton- felt over time England was our natural ally with the same language & culture.