Question

What major policy issue divided the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans until 1816?

Answer 1

The Federalists believed that American foreign policy should favor British interests, while the Democratic-Republicans wanted to strengthen ties with the French. The Democratic-Republicans supported the government that had taken over France after the revolution of 1789.

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Answer 2

The policy was often referred to as the Hartford Convention. Where Federalists opposed to the War of 1812 tried to have New England secede from the country. And the Democrat-Republicans became the only viable political party, James Monroe won the 1816 election with 80 percent of the vote and the Era of Good Feelings began.