Question

What historical developments are linked to the formation of political parties?

Answer 1

A couple developments you could
mention are:

-The unification of the states under a central government Federalist v. Anti-Federalist were the first polical parties in the US. The Federalists were in favor of the Constitution and Anti were against. They would eventually evolve to Republicans and Democrats.

-Pro and Anti Slavery

-Free enterprise v. Government interference