How did Democratic-Republicans portray Federalists during the Election of 1800?
A) As visionary leaders supporting strong government who could help the country
B) As tyrants who abused their power and violated people's rights
C) As weak leaders who were afraid to use the power and resources of the government
D) As selfish politicians who wanted to continue the war with France regardless of cost

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Democratic-Republicans portrayed Federalists as tyrants who abused their power and violated people's rights, emphasizing their opposition to what they saw as the Federalists' overreach and desire to centralize authority at the expense of individual liberties.

How Did Democratic-Republicans Portray Federalists During the Election of 1800