The emergence of Political parties in the 1790s

Political parties are organized for various reasons, such as: to support a particular political figure, to advance a particular policy or a general ideological stand, to aid politically certain groups or sections of society, or merely to combine for short-term political advantages. From the beginning of the United States, groups such as the Tories, Whigs, Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, have been active, supporting various ideas or plans. The Tories, who were pro-Britaish before the American …

…of the United States people. Furthermore, the United States' affairs and disputes helped to bring about important parties that proved to be crucial in the building of the new government's operations and authority. Because of Jefferson and Hamilton's contradicting views a crucial ingredient was emitted that allowed American to become a strong democracy that it is today. Domestic and foreign affairs therefore produced tensions that established the tradition of political parties in the United States.