Question

led by thomas jefferson and james madison

• favored stronger state and local governments
• supported by planters, farmers, and craftsmen

which early american political party are these facts describing?
a the whigs
b the federalists
c the know - nothings
d the democratic - republicans

Explanation:

The Democratic - Republicans (led by Jefferson and Madison) favored stronger state and local governments and were supported by groups like planters, farmers, and craftsmen. The Whigs, Federalists, and Know - Nothings do not match these characteristics.

Answer:

D. the Democratic - Republicans