The Rise of Political Parties
Grade 645 min
Learning Objective
I can explain the reasons for the emergence of political parties in early American history.
Lesson Flow
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The Early Republic: Birth of Political Parties
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the main disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson that contributed to the formation of the first political parties in the United States. Describe how the differing beliefs about the power of the federal government and state rights led to the emergence of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.”
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