Question

Around which two central figures were the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties organized?

• A. George Washington and John Adams
• B. Alexander Hamilton and John Adams
• C. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
• D. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
• E. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Answer 1

The correct option is C Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

Around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties were organized. The two parties developed among the officers of the first cabinet. Hamilton headed one faction, and Jefferson the other.