In the late 1780's to the 1790's there were many different controversial topics, in the United States, including both domestic and foreign policies. American’s reactions were heightened due to the fighting between political parties and sense of distrust with other nations. This time of instability and turbulence set the stage for the passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts. In order to understand all of these events, the basis of the two political parties that started the conflict must be explained.
When George Washington became America’s first President in 1789, there were no political parties (PK). Throughout his two terms though, his cabinet members’ beliefs and standings on different topics became more differentiated, causing what were just factions into an actual political parties. In Washington’s cabinet there were several obvious rivalries and alliances against other members such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison against Alexander Hamilton (Doc. D). These......
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