Differences: Federalists<span> vs. the </span>Democratic-Republicans. Hamilton and the Federalists<span> wanted a strong central government, run by well-educated property owners. Jefferson and the </span>Democratic-Republicans<span> wanted most power to stay with the states and wanted the farmers and the 'common man' to run the nation. </span>
The Democratic-Republican Party was formed by Thomas Jefferson and others who believed in an agrarian-based, decentralized, democratic government. ... The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government.
They wanted access to Africa’s natural resources such as rubber, wood and arable land. It was also seen as an opportunity to grow their economy and build a stronger union
