How Did Hamilton Influence The Development Of Political Parties
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The American nation evolved politically because in 1787 the Federalist Party conquered the American politics from the constitutional convention. During the constitutional convention the Federalists supported of the new government construction. During this time a newspaper conflict took place and Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote political papers supporting the Constitution. As a result their writings were powerful enough to cause the constitution to be ratified. Hamilton was determined to renovate the American economy. Hamilton established national debt in order to earn good credit ranking. He believed a state debt is what strengthened the national government. Also, Hamilton created the First Bank of the United States and…show more content… Adams sent council to France to negotiate. Once Adams council began to negotiate, the French wanted to bribe but Adams council refused it. Adams tried to keep the negation a secret but it the Democrats found out. The Democrats chose sides with the French over Adams. Then Adams revealed that the French wanted to bribe. Soon after the Americans became anti-Democrat and anti-French. During the Adams and Washington era, the Federalist conquered congress. The Federalist controlled the House of Representatives for quite a while but then in the 1800 the Democrats became in control. After the Federalists lost power the Jeffersonian’s gained power. The Federalists failed to accommodate with the new American political setting. The Federalists became solitary while the country, and Democratic Party, expanded westward. The Democrats tried to bring the Federalists back to life during Jefferson’s term. They supported the economical policies, which caused an economic depression. Their attempts to force England and France through a trade restriction failed and eventually led to war with Britain. After two years of war they held a gathering to address their