Question

Which party favored the use of the federal government to promote social and economic development?

Answer 1

Answer:

The National Republicans

Explanation:

In the context of the independence of the Thirteen Colonies, in 1776, the Republican Party - originating from the Federalist Party - brought together members of the North American society, linked to free wage labor, small property, and industrial activity. It was, therefore, a nationalistic aspect of the republican party, which prioritized the promotion of the economic and social development of the country. Likewise, in the context of the Civil War, developmentalist attitudes were also observed in the Republican party, when, in the absence of the Democrats, the Republican party implemented laws favoring business and farmers in the North, such as the transcontinental railroad and settlements farmers in the West (homesteads).

Over time, the Republican party's flags have shifted toward liberal conservative thinking, in which the party is more concerned with issues related to the economic environment, as is seen today. On the other hand, social policies were absorbed by the Democratic party, which began to take a more progressive line, aligned with the political left.