Federalists Versus Democratic Republicans Federalists Democratic Republicans Led by Alexander Hamilton Led by Thomas Jefferson Strong central government led by industry and wealthy Strong state governments led by the "common man" Emphasis on manufacturing, shipping, and trade Emphasis on agriculture: "Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable" - Thomas Jefferson Loose interpretation of the Constitution Strict interpretation of the Constitution Favored the national bank Opposed the national bank Favored protective tariffs Opposed protective tariffs Pro-British Pro-French Question Use the table to answer the question. Favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart? (1 point) Responses the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government
