"The first phase of American political history was characterized by the conflict between the Federalists and the Republicans, and it resulted in the complete triumph of the latter"
- Herbert Croly
About this Quote
Herbert Croly's quote is describing the early days of American politics, when the Federalists and the Republicans were the 2 major political parties. The Federalists were in favor of a strong main government, while the Republicans were in favor of states' rights. This conflict between the 2 parties led to the total victory of the Republican party, which eventually led to the adoption of the Constitution and the establishment of the United States of America. This triumph of the Republican party was a major milestone in American political history, as it set the stage for the development of the American political system. The Federalists and the Republicans were the first two significant political parties in the United States, and their conflict led to the establishment of the United States of America.
This quote is written / told by Herbert Croly between January 23, 1869 and May 17, 1930. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
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