Sending a peace mission to France brought the full fury of the Hamiltonians against Adams. In the campaign of 1800 the Republicans were united and effective, the Federalists badly divided.
The Federalists were shocked by Adams' first goal as president because he sought to improve relations with France and avoid a war, which went against the prevailing anti-French sentiment among Federalists. They believed that France posed a threat to American interests and that a strong stance against the French was necessary. Adams' pursuit of diplomacy with France was viewed as a betrayal of their principles and caused discontent among many Federalists.
Federalists
Sending a peace mission to France brought the full fury of the Hamiltonians against Adams. In the campaign of 1800 the Republicans were united and effective, the Federalists badly divided.
Sending a peace mission to France brought the full fury of the Hamiltonians against Adams. In the campaign of 1800 the Republicans were united and effective, the Federalists badly divided.
Joan of Arc benefited France in that she scored stunning victories against the English invaders, especially at the Battle of Orleans, eventually leading to the retreat of the English from France altogether. However, the Hundred Years War did not benefit France; it destroyed much of the country.
Federalists wanted to support England and also wanted a strong and powerful government, a national bank, and a loose interpretation of the Coast. The Democratic-Republicans wanted to support France and also wanted a small federal government, no national bank, and a strict interpretation of the Coast.
I believe France pursued a policy of supporting the Prostestant Princes and Rulers against the Hapsburgs.
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The Anti Federalists were very enthusiastic about the French Revolution. Thomas Jefferson supported the Revolutions Republican ideals. The Anti Federalists were known for their support of France versus the Federalist's support of Great Britain. Although the Anti Federalists were for the Revolution, they agreed with the Federalists to remain neutral in the Revolutionary War between Great Britain, Spain, France and other European powers.
The federalists wanted to go to war with France because they attacked the U.S. ships