America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties

The video explores the early political party system in the U.S., focusing on the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties. It features interviews with members of both parties, discussing their beliefs and the political climate of the time. The Federalists advocate for a strong central government, while the Democratic Republicans emphasize states' rights. The video also highlights key figures like Alexander Hamilton and previews the next episode on the Revolution of 1800.

What were the two main political parties discussed in the video?

• Libertarian and Green

• Whig and Tory

• Conservative and Liberal

• Federalist and Democratic Republican

What did the Federalist Party believe was necessary for the country?

• No taxes

• Complete state independence

• A strong federal government

• A weak central government

Which party was in favor of nullification and states' rights?

• Federalist Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Republican Party

• Whig Party

What act did Alexander Hamilton support?

• The Alien Sedition Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Navigation Act

• The Tea Act

Which party was associated with the Bill of Rights?

• Libertarian Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

• Democratic Republican Party

What was a key belief of the Federalist Party regarding commerce?

• Support for the Interstate Commerce Clause

• Support for state-controlled commerce

• Support for international trade only

• Opposition to all forms of commerce

What was the Democratic Republican Party's stance on the Constitution?

• They ignored it

• They read it strictly

• They believed it was unnecessary

• They wanted to rewrite it