Federalist Era
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| Federalist Era | |
|---|---|
| 1788–1800 | |
 Washington's Inauguration at Philadelphia by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1932 | |
| Location | United States |
| Preceded by | Confederation period |
| Followed by | Jeffersonian Era |
| Leader(s) | George Washington John Adams Alexander Hamilton John Jay |
| Key events | Whiskey Rebellion Quasi-War Jay Treaty Northwest Indian War Bill of Rights Alien and Sedition Acts Bank Bill of 1791 Coinage Act of 1792 |
The Federalist Era in American history ran from 1788 to 1800, during which the Federalist Party was dominant in American politics. Federalists controlled Congress and enjoyed the support of Presidents George Washington and John Adams. The Federalist Party was a conservative political party that supported the federal system of government, where power was shared between the national and state governments.
