Which regions predominantly supported the Federalists?

The Federalists, a political party that emerged in the late 18th century, received significant support from the New England region. This was primarily due to several factors. New England had a more developed economy with a strong emphasis on trade and commerce, which aligned with the Federalist desire for a strong central government to regulate economic activities and support commerce. Furthermore, the Federalist leaders, including figures such as Alexander Hamilton, were often from New England and advocated policies that favored the interests of merchants and the commercial elite in that area.

In contrast, regions like the South and West had different economic structures and political interests, often favoring more agrarian policies and state autonomy, which were more closely aligned with the principles of the Democratic-Republican party, their main opposition. The Midwest and Pacific Coast supported different political factions as those areas developed later and were influenced by various factors including expansionism and the issues of the time, but they were not the primary bases for Federalist support.