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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Differences between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

Easy Period 3: 1754–1800 Development Of Political Parties

During the late 18th century, the young nation of the United States began to experience growing differences in political ideology, leading to the formation of political parties. Two of the first and most notable parties were the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. These parties emerged as the country grappled with questions about the role of the federal government, the interpretation of the Constitution, and foreign relations.

Which of the following statements best describes the primary ideological differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

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