The Federalist period sees the beginning (and essentially the end) of the first party system. 

• What are the views that each of the two parties in this period had about the power of the federal government?
• How did the Federalist party go from strong to weak, and how did the Jeffersonian Republican party go from weak to strong?
• What in society do you think accounts for the ultimate success of the Jeffersonian Republicans?
• Provide examples where necessary to support your statements.