History of Europe

Who was the federalist party leader and what type of government did it favor?

Federalist Party Leaders:

* Alexander Hamilton: First Secretary of the Treasury

* John Adams: 2nd President of the United States

Type of Government Favored:

* Strong central government

* Support for industrialization and commerce

* Emphasis on national unity and a strong military

* A strong economy based on tariffs to protect U.S. business and trade agreements abroad

* Power in the hands of an educated elite

* Favored social and economic order

* Pro-British Foreign Policy (Anglophile)