For their part, many Federalists, particularly the conservative "ultra-Federalists," deeply feared the radical influence of the French Revolution. Economics also drove the divide between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, as Federalists sought financial ties with England, while many Democratic-Republicans feared the influence of English creditors.
The Federalist Party, particularly its more conservative members, were concerned by the potential for radicalism inspired by the French Revolution.  Economic concerns also played a significant role in the split between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, as Federalists sought to maintain financial ties with England, while many Democratic-Republicans feared the impact of English creditors.