How did the federalists feel about foreign affairs?

Answer 1

James Madison was the fourth US President. He served from 1809 to 1817. Madison was a Virginian and his political party affiliation is listed as Democrat-Republican. He was a graduate of the College of New Jersey, which is now Princeton University.

Madison was deeply involved in foreign affairs, and was in office when the US declared war on the British empire, for their part in kidnapping Americans on the high seas. This was the War of 1812. Also, the actions of the British, its blockade of French ports, caused a conflict as American cargo ships were blocked from trading with France. Madison was President when the British burned down the White House. The conflict between Britain and America ended with the Treaty of Ghent.

Answer 2

The Federalists believed in a strong central government and supported policies that favored peaceful relations with foreign countries, particularly trade agreements. They generally sought to maintain neutrality and avoid becoming entangled in the conflicts of other nations.

Answer 3

The Federalists preferred to associate with England as opposed to France when it came to foreign policy. The Anti-Federalists, who became Republicans, preferred the inverse.

Answer 4

they make treaties with other countries!