Question

One of the major reasons for the development of political parties in the 1790s was that

• A. Jefferson and Madison had developed a personal dislike for one another.
• B. support for the French Revolution eroded Washington's power.
• C. the Alien and Sedition Acts had reduced the number of immigrants entering the United States.
• D. differences had developed concerning the interpretation of the Constitution.
• E. The Articles of Confederation had created a weak central government.

Answer 1

The correct option is D differences had developed concerning the interpretation of the Constitution.

One of the major reasons for the development of political parties in the 1790s was that differences had developed concerning the interpretation of the Constitution.