The two main political parties in early America, the Federalists and the Republicans, fought many political battles. These included The French Revolution, Alien and Sedition Acts, The Bank of the United States, and The Election of 1800. These conflicts occurred due to their opposing ideas. The Republicans supported states’ rights and strictly followed the United States Constitution. They argued that government did not have the right to adopt additional powers to fulfill its duties under the constitution. The Federalist Party was formed in resistance to the Republican Party. Unlike the Republicans, they favored a centralized national government and a broader interpretation of the Constitution.
