The American Federalist Party and its policy platform are heavily inspired by political movements of the past. Even though the following movements often opposed each other, they each contributed a part to the unified whole that is the vision of the American Federalist Party.

Thomas Hobbes- an English philosopher from the 17th century. A critical part of his worldview was that life in nature was unpleasant and people needed a state to secure order and morality

The Federalist Party- the original Federalist Party, which rose to prominence in the 1790s, supported a strengthened Federal Government that would foster industry and promote patriotic conservative morality

The Whig Party- the Whig Party, which was founded by Henry Clay and was most relevant in the mid-19th century, supported a strong Congress that would curb the power of tyrannical presidents, they also supported public works & infrastructure projects to help the nation’s growing industry

The Nativist Movement- a popular movement from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries that advocated for restricted immigration, to reduce competition for American-born workers, curb gang activity, which migrants were disproportionately involved with, and maintain the culture and heritage of America

Henry George- a famous economist of the late 19th century who supported replacing the existing tax system with a general land tax. He believed that by taxing imports or incomes the government was disincentivizing productive economic activity, but by taxing land they would disincentivize free riders and rent-seeking behavior, which would benefit society

Theodore Roosevelt- The 26th president of the United States, who broke up powerful monopolies, advocated for conservation & maintaining the natural gifts of the American continent for future generations, and promised a Square Deal for all working men.