Federalists


Federalists

Politics and Public Service, 1783

The Federalists were originally those forces in favor of the ratification of the Constitution and were typified by:

Ratification sentiments map

A desire to establish a strong central government (unlike that which existed under the Articles of Confederation)
A corresponding desire for weaker state governments
The support of many large landowners, judges, lawyers, leading clergymen and merchants
The support of creditor elements who felt that a strong central government would give protection to public and private credit.

The opposing point of view was put forth by the Anti-Federalists.

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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