The two leaders of the parties were Thomas Jefferson, Republican, and Alexander Hamilton, Federalist. ... As stated in the federalist papers they wanted to give all citizens the same options. ... It was more or less the Federalists attempt to win and end the controversy with the Republicans. ... The Republicans viewed the passing of the Seditions Acts as a part of the Federalists campaign to destroy them. ... Jefferson and the other Republicans viewed his election as the Federalists defeat. ...

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