what was the federalist v Democratic-Republicans..

Ie. Alexander Hamilton assumed leadership of Federalist cause and Thomas Jefferson assumed it as Democratic-Republican

http://politicalpartiesush.weebly.com/federalists-vs-democratic-republicans.html

http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/first-american-party-system-federalists-and-democratic-republicans-platforms-they-never-

thank you Ms.Sue.. that helped a lot.. I have a 2nd question.. What is a duel? ie. Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr. was it a rivalry/opposition?

You're welcome, Blaze.

A duel is a prearranged fight, usually with deadly weapons, between two people.

http://www.google.com/search?q=mandarin+lesson&rlz=1C1AVSX_enUS414US423&oq=mandarin+lesson&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.625j0&sourceid=chrome&espvd=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#es_sm=122&q=duel+definition

Burr and Hamilton dueled after a long-standing feud grew out of proportion.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/peopleevents/pande17.html

so basically if Hamilton refused the deul, it would have ended his political career, and by Burr defeating Hamilton in the deul, that ended his? Probably because Burr and Jefferson were rivals as well right?

Yes, they were rivals. And by the code of time, if either had refused to duel, their reputations might have been ruined. I'm not sure that's what would have happened, but obviously they thought so.

One last question. Why did Thomas Jefferson compete with Aaron Burr for presidency instead of John Adams when Adams only served 1 term?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1800

got it! thanks Ms. Sue.. I slept on this stuff in high school.. Now that I'm in college, I'm highly fascinated! :)

You're welcome.

Great! I'm glad you're appreciating it now. :-)

The Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties were the first political parties in the United States. They had different views on the role of the federal government, interpretation of the Constitution, and economic policies.

Alexander Hamilton was a prominent figure in the Federalist party. As the Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington, Hamilton advocated for a strong central government, the promotion of industry and commerce, and a loose interpretation of the Constitution to expand federal powers.

On the other hand, Thomas Jefferson was a leader in the Democratic-Republican party. Jefferson, as the Secretary of State under President Washington, believed in limited federal government powers, agrarian society, strict interpretation of the Constitution, and an emphasis on individual rights and state sovereignty.

To understand more about the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties, you can explore their beliefs, policies, and contributions to American history by reading books or articles, researching primary sources such as historical documents and speeches, or referring to reputable online resources such as academic websites or the Library of Congress.

By studying these sources, you can gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape during the early years of the United States and how the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties shaped the country's development.