The Federalist Party was one of the first U.S. political parties. Here's why:
1. The Federalist Party was founded in the early years of the United States, around the 1790s, by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams.
2. The party favored a strong federal government, a national bank, and policies that supported industry and commerce.
3. Their opponents, the Democratic-Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson, believed in a more limited federal government and agrarian interests.
4. The Federalist Party eventually declined in the early 19th century and faded from the political scene.
Therefore, out of the options provided, the Federalist Party was one of the first U.S. political parties.
