The state of American politics in the 1790's was shaped primarily by domestic affairs. Domestic affairs marked turning points in the history of the nation and exemplified the United States as a diverse but whole union.
             The various views of Alexander Hamilton, a Federalist and his adversary Thomas Jefferson, a devout Republican shaped the politics of America. Alexander Hamilton believed in Federalist policies and favored the strong and powerful aristocratic leaders that controlled the nation. Jefferson was partial to the common person and his abundant importance to society, as he led the Republican Party in the country. These two important figures of the American nation brought opposing views, and set the country into a great deal of indecisiveness. Hamilton believed in protective tariffs and a National Bank, while Jefferson felt this would lead to a great deal of corruption and felt that it simply gave the federal government too much power and that things were not done in the spirit in which the American nation was created. The two leaders also had divided opinions regarding their interpretation of the constitution. Alexander Hamilton felt it was in the best interest of the nation to interpret the constitution loosely, and take advantage of the elastic and proper clauses. Whereas Jefferson felt it would be sounder to adhere to a following a stricter view upon the constitution and make decisions in that manner. These various opposing views helped to introduce and develop the political parties that would mold the country into the great American nation of today.
             The Federalists also greatly supported Great Britain while the Republicans espoused the French. This led to the role of American domestic affairs incorporated into American foreign policies. The Napoleonic Wars for example, and the indecisiveness between the two political parties, continued to escalate. The Federalists and their support for the British and th...