The Hamiltonian Vision, 1789-1800From 1789 to 1800, the Federalist and Republican parties held opposing visions for Americas future. Led by Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists sought to establish a strong central government that would lead an American commercial, financial, technological, industrial, and military revolution, and thus propel the United States into the ranks of the worlds great powers. Thomas Jefferson and the Republicans feared that new wealth, power, and competing