If you are talking about the development of political parties, then the issue that led it to them was “the struggle over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787” (loc.gov).
Federalists, such as Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong, central government and the Anti-Federalists, like Thomas Jefferson, “advocated states’ rights instead of centralized power”. (Library of Congress)
Benjamin Rush was very outspoken against capital punishment, so the answer is: a. True
A. 90,000 freed slaves were enrolled in schools by the end of 1865.
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