A report on Thomas Jefferson and Federalist Party
Jefferson and James Madison organized the Democratic-Republican Party to oppose the Federalist Party during the formation of the First Party System.
- Thomas JeffersonIt controlled the federal government until 1801, when it was overwhelmed by the Democratic-Republican opposition led by President Thomas Jefferson.
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Democratic-Republican Party
18 linksThe Democratic-Republican Party, also referred to as the Jeffersonian Republican Party and known at the time as the Republican Party and occasional other names, was an American political party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the early 1790s that championed republicanism, agrarianism, political equality, and expansionism.
The party became increasingly dominant after the 1800 elections as the opposing Federalist Party collapsed.
John Adams
16 linksAmerican statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
Adams was a dedicated diarist and regularly corresponded with many important contemporaries, including his wife and adviser Abigail Adams as well as his friend and rival Thomas Jefferson.
He was the only president elected under the banner of the Federalist Party.
George Washington
10 linksAmerican military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
As president, he implemented a strong, well-financed national government while remaining impartial in a fierce rivalry between cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton formed the Federalist Party to promote national credit and a financially powerful nation.
1800 United States presidential election
8 linksThe fourth quadrennial presidential election.
The fourth quadrennial presidential election.
In what is sometimes called the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party.
Alexander Hamilton
10 linksAmerican revolutionary, statesman and Founding Father of the United States.
American revolutionary, statesman and Founding Father of the United States.
He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, and was the founder of the Federalist Party, the nation's financial system, the United States Coast Guard, and the New York Post newspaper.
Hamilton's views became the basis for the Federalist Party, which was opposed by the Democratic-Republican Party led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
John Marshall
8 linksAmerican politician and lawyer who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835.
American politician and lawyer who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835.
After returning to the United States, Marshall won election to the U.S. House of Representatives and emerged as a leader of the Federalist Party in Congress.
Marshall's holding avoided direct conflict with the executive branch, which was led by Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson.
1796 United States presidential election
8 linksThe third quadrennial presidential election.
The third quadrennial presidential election.
Incumbent Vice President John Adams of the Federalist Party defeated former Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party.
Aaron Burr
8 linksAmerican politician and lawyer who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805.
American politician and lawyer who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805.
An unintentional electoral college tie between Burr and presidential candidate Thomas Jefferson resulted in the House of Representatives voting in Jefferson's favor, with Burr becoming Jefferson's vice president due to receiving the second-highest share of the votes.
However, he had moderate Federalist allies such as Senator Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey.
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
8 linksAmerican Founding Father, statesman of South Carolina, Revolutionary War veteran, and delegate to the Constitutional Convention where he signed the United States Constitution.
American Founding Father, statesman of South Carolina, Revolutionary War veteran, and delegate to the Constitutional Convention where he signed the United States Constitution.
He was twice nominated by the Federalist Party as its presidential candidate in 1804 and 1808, losing both elections.
Seeing little hope of defeating popular incumbent president Thomas Jefferson, the Federalists chose Pinckney as their presidential nominee for the 1804 election.
George Clinton (vice president)
8 linksAmerican soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Clinton was again tapped as the Democratic-Republican vice presidential nominee in the 1804 election, as President Thomas Jefferson dumped Aaron Burr from the ticket.
He entered the 1801 gubernatorial race at Burr's urging, and defeated the Federalist Party nominee, Stephen Van Rensselaer.