Democratic Republicans causes
Debates over many issues such as constitution interp and power of fed government
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Defending the common citizen
Description
A party formed by Thomas Jefferson to directly oppose the Federalists led by Hamilton. Believed in strict constitutional interpretation and a weak government.
Results
Jefferson and Madison’s presidencies, the expiry of the national bank, shrinking of the navy, Louisiana Purchase, Era of Good Feelings
Significance
Splinters off into the National Republicans and the Democrats, both of them becoming the later Whig Party and the Democrat party becoming the modern day Democratic Party.