The Federalist Party was a political party during the First Party System in the United States of America, from 1792 to 1816. It was formed by Alexander Hamilton, who built a network of supporters in the United States Congress and in the states about 1792 to support his fiscal policies; it came to support a strong national government, a loose construction of the United States Constitution based on the "Elastic Clause", and a more mercantile, less agricultural economy. Its main leader was Hamilton and its great hero was George Washington, even though he was opposed to political parties. In the long run, the party's most influential member was Chief Justice John Marshall. It was opposed by the Republican, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
2006-06-27 00:05:49
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answered by Randy 7
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They were exactly like the "Bush" Republican's are today, from what I see. I am probably wrong though.
2006-06-27 00:06:23
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answered by Anonymous
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