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Federalist Party

major U.S. political parties (chart)

Federalists before formation of Federalist Party

supporters of the Constitution

Alexander Hamilton, leader of the Federalists

Anti-Federalists, opponents of the Constitution

formation of Federalist Party during Washington administration

role in ratification of the Constitution

support for federalism and strong national government

The Federalist, essays in support of the Constitution

beginnings of the party

decline in national prominence

destruction of the party

policies and positions

political cartoon depicting Federalists and Jeffersonians

political fallout of XYZ Affair

role in U.S. history

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