What was the political party of Alexander Hamilton?

• A. Federalists
• B. Democratic Republicans
• C. Whigs
• D. Democrats

Answer: (A)

Alexander Hamilton was part of the Federalist Party, a group in the early United States that pushed for a strong central government and a modern, business-friendly economy. He argued for a national bank, federal assumption of state debts, and policies that would build industry and commerce, believing a powerful national government was essential to the country’s stability and growth. The other groups came from different times and ideas: the Democratic-Republicans, led by Jefferson and Madison, favored states’ rights and an agrarian vision; the Whigs and Democrats arose later with different platforms. So, the party that matches Hamilton’s beliefs and era is the Federalists.