User:Ghamilton5000/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Federalist Era

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
This topic is one that I am familiar with and it also is related to the content my students will learn in class.

Evaluate the article
Lead section of the article does not concisely introduce the topic. It also seems to make arguments that are not supported with citations:

"The Federalists embraced a quasi-aristocratic, elitist vision that was unpopular with most Americans outside of the middle class. Jefferson's egalitarian vision appealed to farmers and middle-class urbanites alike and the party embraced campaign tactics that mobilized all classes of society."

The lead section is longer than necessary, covering items that belong in a separate section.

Content -

In Quasi War section - the war was explained in the lead section and it would be clearer if the description were in this section

Jefferson has own section, should Washington?

Is Western Frontier best name for this section that includes Whisky Rebellion and The Northwest Indian War? Could Gabriels Rebellion (Virginia) be added?

Tone - mostly evenhanded, but seems pro-Jefferson

Sources - cited a review of Carol Berkin's A Brilliant Solution, why not her book? No citations or references to - Madison's Hand by Mary Sarah Bilder, by Gary Nash,

Add Democratic-Republican societies and growing public sphere be added to section on Rise of Political Parties?

Organization - The early part of the article could be better organized with headings and a shorter Lead

Images- nothing jumps out at this point

Talk Page - the talk page only has two comments, This article is rated a C and is of interest to 3 WikiProject Groups.

Overall impression - The article provides an overview of the federalist era but could be improved with better organization,