How Did the Federalist Party Differ from the Opposing Democratic-Republican

question 19

Multiple Choice

How did the Federalist Party differ from the opposing Democratic-Republican Party during the late 1700s?

• A) The Federalists favored a stronger national government, whereas the Democratic-Republican Party favored a smaller federal government.
• B) The Federalists were against a large government, while the Democratic-Republicans supported one.
• C) The Federalists were generally composed of lower- and middle-class citizens, whereas the Democratic-Republicans were dominated by elites.
• D) The Federalists supported the abolition of slavery in the United States, while the Democratic-Republican Party did not.

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