Question

What are the differences between the 2 political parties (Federalist Party & Democratic-Republican Party) that emerged in the late 1700s.

Answer 1

One early and divisive difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans was how they approached Britain and France. 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.