Key Players

Definition

Key players refer to influential individuals who played a pivotal role in the formation and development of America's first two political parties, the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party.

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Alexander Hamilton: A Founding Father and key player who co-founded the Federalist Party, advocating for a strong central government.

Thomas Jefferson: A Founding Father and key player who co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, championing states' rights and agrarian interests.

James Madison: Another Founding Father who played a crucial role in both parties, assisting in drafting important documents like the Constitution and later joining Jefferson to form the Democratic-Republican Party.