Early in the Constitutional period, the Anti-Federalists, then the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists had disagreements and opposing plans for the new and young nation. Federalist stood for a strong, centralized federal government; especially one that focused on commercial interest. Democratic-Republicans wanted a weak central government, under state sovereignty and focused on the agrarian life of the United States. Over time, each party evolved after the Constitutional period from 1800 to 1824. The Democratic-Republicans and Federalists remained true to their principles during the early parts of the period, but after the War of 1812, the transformation of principles of parties has become clearly prominent. . Jefferson passed the Embargo Act, intended to practice peaceful coercion; however, the embargo failed and forced the Democratic-Republican Congress to wage war with England. After the outbreak of war, Democratic-Republicans began pushing for an army, a federal bank with tariffs, and an amendable constitution of vague interpretation. The Federalists wanted to limit the now largely Democratic-Republican, but still central, government by demanding that congressional changes be limited and that the Constitution be openly and strictly interpreted. The beliefs of both parties have evolved; however, they sacrificed their beliefs in order to preserve each party's primary tenet, westward and inward agrarian expansion for the Democratic-Republicans and trade for the Federalists. President Thomas Jefferson viewed his 1800 election as a revolution focused on restoration. the original spirit of the revolutionary period of the United States, to repair the "damage" that the Federalist government had created... middle of paper ... it is taking too long. Not only did laws and institutions have to change with the progression of time and the human spirit, but parties had to change as well. The Democratic-Republicans and Federalists underwent an immense evolution between 1800 and 1824. The Democratic-Republicans began to push for a military system. , tariffs and regulated trade. They also began to interpret the constitution vaguely; but their changes were all sacrifices to their main principles, westward and inward expansion, the promotion of agriculture, and the spread of liberty. Federalists began to strictly interpret the constitution and limit the powers of the government; however, they did so in order to preserve and protect trade, as well as keep their party alive. Both parties have undergone remarkable evolution, abandoning many of their beliefs and principles, but both have remained true to their broader principles..