Federalist Party

The Federalist Party was an early American political group active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It supported a strong national government, a centralized economy, and close ties with Britain. Led by figures like Alexander Hamilton, the party favored a robust federal authority to stabilize the economy and manage relations. They contrasted with the Democratic-Republicans, who emphasized states’ rights and agrarianism. The Federalist Party played a key role in shaping the new nation’s policies but declined after the 1820s as political debates shifted and their influence waned.