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Who were members of the Federalist party?
The Federalist Party was formed by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison who all authored many of the Federalist Papers. Hamilton was a key ideological figure for this political party, influencing other party members with his previous experience as the Secretary of the Treasury under Washington.
What types of people tended to be Federalists?
Federalists tended to be businessmen, merchants, or wealthy plantation owners. They favored a strong central government that would have more control over the people than the individual state governments.
What were the positions of the Federalists?
The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.
Who made up the anti federalists?
Nonetheless, historians have concluded that the major Anti-Federalist writers included Robert Yates (Brutus), most likely George Clinton (Cato), Samuel Bryan (Centinel), and either Melancton Smith or Richard Henry Lee (Federal Farmer).
Why did Alexander Hamilton create the Federalist Party?
During the administration of President George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, gained followers for his fiscal policies. Hamilton and his associates, typically urban bankers and businessmen, then formed the Federalist Party to promote their shared political ideas.
Who made up the anti-federalists?
What were the main points raised by the federalists?
Federalists supported the Constitution and they agreed that a country should not have a central government with too much control. But they also thought a strong central government was needed to run a nation properly. Their example was how the Articles of Confederation had failed so horribly in running the nation.