Regional, or sectional, differences have existed in the American political arena since colonial times. These differences are evident in political party affiliations. Historically, where did the strongest support for Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party lie?

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The strongest support for Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party was in the southern and mid-Atlantic states. This party drew its support from farmers, workers, and others who opposed the Federalist Party's policies, which they saw as serving the interests of the wealthy and powerful. The Democratic-Republicans favored a more limited government and greater individual freedom, which resonated with these groups in the south and mid-Atlantic regions.

Regional, or Sectional, Differences Have Existed in the American Political