Rise of Political Parties

The Federalists vs. the Democratic-Republicans

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America's first real political parties...

The beginning of political parties in the United States can be traced back to two men, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Hamilton became one of the earliest leaders and faces of one party, the Federalists. Jefferson became the predominant figure in the rival party, the Democratic-Republicans.

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