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The '''Federalist Party''' was the first grass-roots political party in world history. It was founded by [[Alexander Hamilton]] in the early 1790s to rally national support for Hamilton's economic programs and creation of a strong national government. Notable spokesmen included [[Alexander Hamilton]], [[John Jay]], [[John Adams]] and author [[Noah Webster]]. The party greatly admired [[George Washington]]; Washington was never a member but did endorse most of its policies. The Federalists were vigorously--and even viciously--opposed by the [[Republicans (Jeffersonian)|Republicans]], a rival party led by [[Thomas Jefferson]] and [[James Madison]]. The Federalists elected Adams in 1796, but were defeated in 1800 and subsequent elections. The Jeffersonians were better campaigners and more willing to listen to the voice of the people. Despite too-late efforts by younger Federalists, that party relied too much on eminent elderly elites who were reluctant to seek the views of the voters.

The '''Federalist Party''' was the first grass-roots political party in world history. It was founded by [[Alexander Hamilton]] in the early 1790s to rally national support for Hamilton's economic programs and creation of a strong national government. Notable spokesmen included [[Alexander Hamilton]], [[John Jay]], [[John Adams]] and author [[Noah Webster]]. The party greatly admired [[George Washington]]; Washington was never a member but did endorse most of its policies. The Federalists were vigorously--and even viciously--opposed by the [[Republicans (Jeffersonian)|Republicans]], a rival party led by [[Thomas Jefferson]] and [[James Madison]]. The Federalists elected Adams in 1796, but were defeated in 1800 and subsequent elections. The Jeffersonians were better campaigners and more willing to listen to the voice of the people. Despite too-late efforts by younger Federalists, that party relied too much on eminent elderly elites who were reluctant to seek the views of the voters.