01:512:103 Study Guide - Anti-Federalism

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The democratic party, the republican party, the moderate party, the green party, etc. All are names for political parties within the united states. It all dates back to the 1790"s, during which thomas. Jefferson and john adams contended with each other for the responsibility of the second president our country. Jefferson and adams had very different views on which direction america should grow. Some people began to support jefferson, while others supported adams, forming two parties that were known as the federalists and anti-federalists. As stated in document 5, a letter from vice. President thomas jefferson to john wise in 1798, two political sects have arisen within the united. States. the growth of political parties in america was influenced by differences in opinions, as proved by the following points. After general george washington"s 8 years of presidency, he firmly stepped down from his position of power, ready to pass the responsibility of being the executive of the us.