How did the nation expansion hurt the federalist party?

Answer 1

It was not able to give out information as easily. Also, people changed their ideas as they expanded out and the federalists were not able to keep up.

Answer 2

Well, honey, the nation expansion hurt the Federalist party because their elitist views didn't sit well with the common folk moving westward. The expansion highlighted the party's disconnect with the average American, leading to a decline in support. In short, they were about as popular as a skunk at a garden party during the nation's growth spurt.

Answer 3

A group in Congress lead by Henry Clay, known as the "War Hawks" wanted to invade Canada and make it part of the United States. The War Hawks were supported in the West and South. The New England states (Federalists) did not support the War because because they would lose money and trade. Mostly Jeffersonians and agriculture interests supported the commercial reasons for the war.

Answer 4

because they were against the federal government being large, they wanted the state power to be stronger then the federal power