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* Americans were largely sympathetic with French Revolution (1789-1799) | * Americans were largely sympathetic with French Revolution (1789-1799) | ||
** especially as anti-British | ** especially as anti-British | ||
* however, partisan lines were drawn | * however, partisan lines were drawn over European situation | ||
* partisanship grew into pro-British or pro-French sentiments | ** partisanship grew into pro-British or pro-French sentiments | ||
** pro-British = Federalists, warned against radical change and extremes in French Revolution (not pro-monarchy) | ** pro-British = Federalists, warned against radical change and extremes in French Revolution (not pro-monarchy) | ||
*** Adams, Hamilton | *** Adams, Hamilton |