What was the main issue dividing the federalist and republican parties?

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Liana Velazquez

16 February, 16:43

What was the main issue dividing the federalist and republican parties?

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Eugene · Answer 1

Federalists wanted a strong government, taxes to support the government, and liked banks. Republican party were for the farmers who did not want a strong government or lots of taxes.

The Republican Party of 1860 was divided between the Northern party and the Southern Party. This was do to the Republican's stand on slavery and slave owners rights.