Although at first our founding fathers were against the creation of organized political groups, they began to emerge in the 1790's. Several factors affected the forming of political parties as we know it today as each party under the leadership of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson realized their differences, political parties were developed.
Alexander Hamilton was the leader of the Federalist Party. This political party favored ideas such as a strong central government with a focus on ion: A History of the American commerce and supported the Constitution. George Washington was part of this party. Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the Republican Party (which is different from the Republican Party we know of today), and this group was anti-Federalist: they were interested in independence and self-sufficiency.
The Federalists were concerned that if their opponents gained control, the Republicans might threaten the Union, property rights and other rights, and might also......
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