Which political party was generally more sympathetic to France during the 1790s?
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Correct answer: The Democratic-Republicans
Led by Jefferson and Madison, the Democratic-Republicans viewed the French Revolution as a continuation of the American struggle for liberty. They argued the U.S. owed a debt of gratitude to France for its help during the American Revolution.
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