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After winning the election of 1800, thomas jefferson used his victory to transform his fledgling political party into a viable, long-term organization to become known as the __________, whereas the supporters of john adams and alexander hamilton united around the federalist party.

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Jefferson used his presidential victory to strengthen his party, The Democratic-Republicans. Originally the first opposition party in the US, it initially was formed in protest of Alexander Hamilton's fiscal plans.
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