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WorksheetsBirth of Political Parties
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 4hrs 5mins
A group of people organized to help bring about similar ideas for government is called a
platform
principle
political party
company party
A political party's platform is a:
Stage to stand on when giving a speech
Statement of the party's principles and plan of actions
Slogan or motto, such as "I LIKE IKE"
Sign with a picture of the political party's mascot like the donkey
Under Hamilton's plan, the U.S. government would charter a national _____.
dollar tree
prison
bank
Under Hamilton's plan the U.S. government would also pay all state and federal _______.
debts
taxes
phone bill
Who strongly opposed Hamilton's plan?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Dave Thomas
Many southerners agreed with Hamilton's plan because they didn't mind taking on the north's debt.
True
False
There are 2 ways to read the constitution; ______ interpretation and ______ interpretation.
Strict
no
loose
on audio books
Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation for the constitution.
True
False
Jefferson believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution.
True
False
The arguments over Hamilton’s financial plan reflected serious ________ among the new nation’s leaders.
disagreements
agreements
bonding
The two parties that emerged after Washington's presidency were the _________ and _________.
Independent
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Monarchy
Thomas Jefferson backed the _______ party.
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Mario
Alexander Hamilton backed the _______ party.
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Mario
Federalists wanted a strong central government.
True
False
Democratic-republicans wanted ______ state government.
weak
strong
odd
The Sedition act was an issue because it went against the bill of rights- freedom of speech.
True
False
The Federalist party lost support as time went on because they were against _____.
war
kids meals
national banks
One of the main goals of the democratic party was to end _____ politics and restore the voice of the people.
all
corrupt
35%
The difference in beliefs formed what in the 1790's?
Political Parties
Cabinet
Congress
Senate
True or False
Supporters of the Federalists were wealthy southerns.
True
False
What were the key issues that led to the formation of political parties in the early United States government?
Disputes over state boundaries, disagreements on the national language, and conflicting trade agreements
Conflicts over the establishment of a national religion, disputes over the use of military force, and differing opinions on the national anthem
Differing views on the role of the federal government, the interpretation of the Constitution, and economic policies
Religious differences, cultural diversity, and foreign policy disagreements
Supported by small farmers, artisans, and southerners/westerners
Democratic Republicans
Federalists
