“Political factions or parties began to form during the struggle over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787. Friction between them increased as attention shifted from the creation of a new federal government to the question of how powerful that federal government would be.”
Pretty sure they believed that the government was infringing upon there rights. The Republican party is founded on individual freedom, and tradition, organic society, hierarchy, authority, and property rights. Most notable example is when Conservitives wanted freedom of slaves during the civil war.
Basically, they were reorganized soldiers, removing any traces of loyalty from the crown, and being trained, more so than before, to be able to "get out" in just a minute. The Continental Army was founded by Congress with the command of George Washington.
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May I see the answers you can choose from? This is likely to be a multiple choice question, and I can't help without knowing the full question.