Political party affiliation during first party system

[Catholics vs. Convicts]

I would have been a Federalist (D)

• Belief in a strong federal system of governance
• Promotion of a fiscally sound and nationalistic government
• Federalism
• Nationalism
• Industrialization
• Promoted engagement in manufacturing and commerce.
• Supported the creation of a strong national bank.
• Promoted a strong and active foreign policy, especially through friendship and trade with Britain.
• Sponsored the Alien and Sedition Acts, which increased residency requirements for citizenship and expanded the deportation of aliens.
• Favored factories, banking, and trade over agriculture.
• Fostered the creation of a national judicial system via the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Supported the creation of the U.S. Navy and the expansion of the Army.
• Preferred a duty on imports rather than direct taxation for the purposes of raising revenue.