The Federalists were originally those forces in favor of the ratification of the Constitution and were typified by:
The term "Federalist" was later applied to the emerging political faction headed by Alexander Hamilton in George Washington's administration.
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Federalist Party
... The Federalist Party ceased to exist at the end of the War of 1812. Some Federalists opposed the war. Many of these men earned their living through trade. The raging conflict hampered the Federalists' ability to trade with England, America ...
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=887
Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written and published during the years 1787 and 1788 in several New York State newspapers to persuade New York voters to ratify the proposed constitution. In total, the Federalist Papers consist of 85 essays outlining ...
http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers
Federalist #10
Federalist #10 by James Madison To the People of the State of New York: AMONG the numerous advantages promised by a wellconstructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of ...
http://www.nationalcenter.org/Federalist10.html
