The framers of the Constitution did not envision political parties as part of the American landscape. But during Washington's presidency, political parties emerged. They soon became known as the
Federalists and the Democratic Republicans Most people saw Alexander Hamilton as the leader of
the Federalists, and Thomas Jefferson as the leader of the Democratic Republicans.
Why did political parties emerge in the first few years of the new republic? How did Hamilton and
Jefferson differ in their visions for the nation, and how did they differ on at least two specific issues?
Write an essay answering both questions.