Jefferson's supporters called themselves Republicans to emphasize that the Federalists were __________.

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Jefferson's supporters, who called themselves Republicans (later becoming the Democratic-Republican Party), emphasized their opposition to the Federalists by labeling them as monarchists at heart. This was to highlight their belief that the Federalists favored a strong centralized government akin to British monarchical rule, which they opposed in favor of more democratic or republican principles.

Jefferson's Supporters Called Themselves Republicans to Emphasize That the Federalists