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One of the greatest challenges that faced Thomas Jefferson after he became President was?
To heal the divisions that grew out of the dispute between Republicans and Federalists.
Who were the first parties?
The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists who later became known as the Jeffersonians.
Who pushed for the Bill of Rights?
Madison, the president
What group of people did Alexander Hamilton lead?
Together with President John Adams, he led the Federalists.
Why were so many merchants and manufacturers were federalists?
There was more money and trade in it for them if they became Federalists because there was a stronger national government.
Who became too powerful under the federalists?
Thomas Jeffreson
What broke the tie in the election of 1800?
According to the Constitution, the House of Representatives had to choose between Burr and Jefferson. The federalists, however, still controlled the House of representatives. It was true that the Democratic-Republicans wanted Jefferson as their president. Even so, the Federalists would decide the winner. Members of the House of Representatives voted 36 time before finally electing Jefferson as President. Burr became vice-president.
What effect did Washington have on the office of president?
Up until he retired from office, the rivalry between the Republicans and the Federalists had remained covert. With Washington out of office, the rivalry became apparent in the Election of 1796.
Who were the federalists nominees for president and vice president in 1800?
John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
What group was concerned about the constitutions provisions for the strength of the president and the lack of specific guarantees of civil liberties?
The anti-federalists.
Who became president and vice-president after the election of 1796?
John Adams became president and Thomas Jefferson became Vice President.
Who said 'We are all republicans you are all federalists'?
The quote is "We are all federalists; we are all republicans." Thomas Jefferson
