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Creation of the Constitution
leads to acknowledgement of political parties and their foundation -
Federalists/Anti-Federalists formed
Federalists: supported the purpose of the Constitution (Hamilton led "strong national gov")
Anti-Federalists: disagreed with Constitution additions (Madison led "limited power") -
Democratic-Republicans formed
Those who supported Jefferson and Madison (Anti-Federalists) became known as this party. They believed the intentions of the Constitution were too restrictive. -
Jacksonian Democrats formed
Andrew Jackson