Federalists
The main facts about the fedarlists during "1800s".
Assuming the states debt.
Creation of a National Bank.
French revolution
Power of the National Goverment
In addition to their exclusive powers, both the national government and state government share the power of being able to: collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, establish courts, make and enforce laws, charter banks and corporations, spend money for the general welfare, and take private property for public. Link--http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_powersoffedgov.htm
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills that were passed by the Federalists in the 5th United States Congress and signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, in the aftermath of the French Revolution and during an undeclared naval war with France, later known as the Quasi-War. Link--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts
War with Britain in 1812.
Who were the leaders of the national party?
By the election of 1800, the nation's first two parties were beginning to take shape. The Presidential race was hotly contested between the Federalist President, John Adams, and the Democratic-Republican candidate, Thomas Jefferson. Link--http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/1800-election/1800-election.html