Comparing Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

Explore the first two American political parties with the help of this graphic organizer! Designed for middle school learners, this one-page social studies worksheets invites students to conduct research in order to understand the differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. Budding researchers will seek to compare the founders and key figures of each party, who the main supporters were, how each party interpreted the Constitution, their unique international relationships, and more! Then, using the information they have gathered, students will organize and record their findings in the table provided. As a bonus question, young historians are asked to reflect on the legacies of these two parties and explain which one had a greater impact on U.S. history.