5.2 A Two Party System Develops

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When Washington's government was formed under the US Constitution how many political parties were there?

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None

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Why did Hamilton support government subsidies of roads and canals?

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Construction would encourage trade and growth of cities.

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Why did the outcome of the 1796 election increase political tensions?

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The president and vice president belonged to different political parties.

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According to the text, the main reason Jefferson decided to organize a political party was because

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He wanted to have his opponents voted out of office

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Why did Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

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The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade would corrupt the nation and give power only to the wealthy.

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What is a faction?

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A party or an opposing group within a party

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What is unconstitutional?

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Something not allowed by the Constitution

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What is subsidize?

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Something to help pay for the cost of something

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What is a democratic republican?

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A member of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson that favored strong state governments.

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What is a federalist?

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A member of the party led by Hamilton that favored a strong federal government.