The Rise of Political Parties

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Objective

I can explain the reasons for the emergence of political parties in early American history.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What were the main disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson that led to the formation of political parties in early American history?

2

Describe the core beliefs of the Federalist Party and how they differed from those of the Democratic-Republican Party.

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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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