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Washington vs Jefferson Politics

Early American political leaders

📚 Part 1: Political Party Characteristics

1. Which political party did George Washington's ideas most closely align with?

Federalists

Democratic-Republicans

Whigs

Anti-Federalists

2. Thomas Jefferson believed in which type of government?

Strong federal government with broad powers

Limited federal government with more state power

Monarchy with elected officials

Direct democracy for all decisions

3. Check all characteristics that describe the Federalist Party:

Supported a strong national bank

Favored agricultural economy

Wanted closer ties with Britain

Supported manufacturing and trade

Believed in strict interpretation of Constitution

4. The Democratic-Republican Party was led by:

George Washington and John Adams

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams

✏️ Part 2: Analyzing Political Views

5. Fill in the blanks about Washington's political beliefs:

In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against the dangers of _____________ parties and foreign _____________. He believed these could divide the nation and threaten American independence.

6. Compare the economic views of Federalists and Democratic-Republicans:

Federalists: Supported _____________ and _____________ as the foundation of America's economy.

Democratic-Republicans: Believed _____________ should be the main economic activity of the United States.

7. Explain why the first political parties formed despite Washington's warnings:
8. Which political philosophy do you think was better suited for the new United States in the 1790s? Provide two reasons to support your answer:

🎭 Part 3: Historical Perspective

9. Imagine you are living in 1796. Write a brief letter to a friend explaining whether you support the Federalist or Democratic-Republican view of government. Include at least three specific reasons for your choice:
10. What lesson from the Washington vs. Jefferson political debate is still relevant to American politics today?

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