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This may not be entirely correct, but the North didn't want to the South to join the Union because they highly disagreed with the idea of slavery, which is what the South believed was a good thing since it benefited them. Although, the North also wanted them to join the Union when slavery was no longer a thing because they were cut in half as a country and were more vulnerable to Britain and any other country who wanted control over the United States.
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The idea that was the most divisive between the patriots and loyalists in the years leading up to the Revolution was whether or not Britain's taxes were excessive or not. And, whether the colonies deserved representation in British Parliament.
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)
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The united states has had to rely on military and relational alliance since its creation. Domestically, the american government has had to involve its citizens in matters of state, and also ensure the safety, and even military intervention on behalf of its citizens. This is due to the fact that they are its first and foremost ally. To make this possible and achievable, the american constitution has made provision for the importance of its citizens above every other. Externally, the united states has several allies with whom it has made pact with. This pacts can range from providing military support when need be, to providing economic and social support. The major allies of the united states are within NATO, which was formed during the cold war era to bolster america's chances of winning in the case of a war outbreak between the united states and the USSR. Till date, america has kept its end of the bargain even going as far as shouldering the major responsibilities of NATO, which some Americans believe is uncalled for.
