Congratulations James Workman Middle School  reporter on your research of the beginnings of political parties!  You have been assigned to write a newspaper article explaining which political party you feel is the best for yourself and this country.  It is now time to demonstrate your point of view for either a Federalist or Democratic Republican.  

• Remember to take a clear stance in your opening statement. 
  
• Make sure your three supporting details are clear and relate to your statement.
  
• Your closing statement should restate your point of view. 
• You need to reply to one Federalist and one Democratic Republican post by either agreeing or disagreeing with their statement. 

• Review the Online Discussion Guidelines.  

Rubric 

• Initial Post = 10 points
• Response to Federalist = 5 points
• Response to Democratic Republican = 5 points