McKean then forged an alliance with Federalists, called "the Quids," and defeated Snyder. That was the last year in which the quids as a movement existed. I wouldn't be in Hughes' shoes for quids. A number of quids are identified by a specific name. The Quids tried to enlist Monroe in their cause. The Quids complained he did not go far enough. Jefferson's assertive foreign policy created intra-party criticism from the tertium quids, led by Randolph. The Quids arose in 1804 during Thomas Jefferson's first term in office.