Question

Read “Historical Perspectives: What Caused Political Parties?” on pages 142-143. What are the two prevailing views on why parties formed in the early republic?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Disagreements over proposed Constitution.

2. Controversial presidency of John Adams during 1790s.

Explanation:

In "Historical Perspectives: What Caused Political Parties?”, the two prevailing views on why parties formed in the early republic are as follows:

1. The rise of debates and disagreements over the newly proposed Constitution in the 1780's between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist supporters.

2. The formation of Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican party during the controversial presidency of John Adams during 1790s.