... factors that led to the rise of enduring political parties in the United States. The main factor in the development of the parties was Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had opposing views. It started during the war between England and Spain. Hamilton, Washington's secretary of treasury, sided with England while Jefferson, Washington's secretary of state wanted to have neutrality with concessions. Following ... ...

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